Transport Planner

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Discounts

Job summary

DFDS in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to help plan and coordinate daily transport operations, using Velocity TMS to optimise routes and resources.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will work with drivers, warehouse teams and export operations to meet delivery requirements, ensure compliance and deliver high standards.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with development opportunities within a diverse, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning within a logistics environment.
• Understanding of driver hours and compliance.
• Exposure to freight forwarding is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily transport operations using Velocity TMS and optimise fleet/subcontractor utilisation.
• Coordinate with drivers, warehouse teams, and export operations to meet delivery requirements.
• Manage own fleet and subcontractors, including freight forwarding activity.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, regulations and best practices.
• Respond to operational issues and adapt plans in real time.
• Maintain communication across internal teams and external partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with drivers, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet management

CPC desirable

Velocity TMS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Velocity TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Transport Planner.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About The Role

Reporting to the Transport Manager, working 4 on 4 off, you’ll play a key role in the planning and coordination of daily transport operations, ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard. Using our Velocity TMS system, you’ll work closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and UK/export teams to optimise routes and resources.

You Will Be Responsible

• Planning daily transport operations using Velocity TMS, optimising fleet and subcontractor utilisation
• Coordinating with drivers, warehouse teams, and export operations to meet delivery requirements
• Managing both own fleet and subcontractors, including freight forwarding activity
• Ensuring compliance with driver hours, regulations, and transport best practices
• Responding to operational issues and adapting plans in real time
• Maintaining strong communication across internal teams and external partners
• Building and maintaining relationships with drivers, customers, and suppliers

About You

You’ll have experience in transport planning within a fast‑moving logistics environment, with a good understanding of driver hours, compliance, and operational planning. Experience managing both fleet and subcontractors, along with freight forwarding exposure, would be highly beneficial. A CPC (National/International) qualification is desirable.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office systems and able to adapt quickly to transport management systems such as Velocity. Strong organisational skills, initiative, and a proactive mindset are essential, as you’ll be working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a team player who is confident, communicative, and comfortable taking ownership. Someone who can think on their feet, build strong working relationships, and stay focused under pressure will succeed here.

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.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you.