Operations Planner (FTC - 12 Months)

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transport company as an Operations Planner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage customer orders, coordinate transport plans, and ensure effective communication across departments. Ideal for those with logistics experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for customer service. Enjoy benefits like a pension scheme, health plan, and free ferry travel for guests. Apply now to be part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Health Plan

Free Ferry Travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced transport or logistics environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and manage daily transport plans.
• Coordinate with depots and external partners on delivery requirements.
• Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Geographical Knowledge

Education

CPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as an Operations Planner.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Working Tuesday - Saturday on a variable 8-hour shift pattern on a 12 month fixed term contract, you will be responsible for:

• Processing customer orders and route them effectively on delivery vehicles.
• Preparing and manage daily transport plans, including subcontractor routing.
• Coordinating with DFDS depots and external partners on delivery requirements.
• Using customer production systems to retrieve and process order information.
• Responding to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Ensuring accurate and timely communication across internal departments.
• Supporting with preparation of internal transport reports and documentation.
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced transport or logistics environment, with strong geographical knowledge of the UK. They will possess high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, and be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities. An adaptable and flexible approach allows them to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. As a team player, they take pride in delivering excellent customer service. Additionally, they have solid IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.), and experience in transport planning, with a CPC preferred.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

We’ll support you on your journey and create the conditions that make it worthwhile.

We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself, to acquire new skills and attributes. We want you to develop and progress within your career. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace, and we've developed training courses to support you.

• Pension: Opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme after successful completion of probation
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Health Plan with HSF –Includes benefits like money back on dentistry and glasses etc.
• Free ferry travel for up to four guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
  
  

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About DFDS

We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees.

We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.

We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Administrative

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Truck Transportation, and Hospitality

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