Transport Planner 4o4o

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests (

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing platform myStrength

Job summary

DFDS is recruiting a Transport Planner to join our UK operations. You will report to the Transport Manager and work 4 on 4 off, coordinating daily transport operations to ensure efficient, compliant deliveries.

You will use Velocity TMS to optimise routes and resources, collaborating with drivers, warehouses, and export teams across the UK. The role requires experience in a fast-paced logistics environment, with a focus on subcontractor management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning within a fast-moving logistics environment.
• Proven experience running and managing subcontractors and coordinating their activity.
• Strong understanding of driver hours and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily transport operations using Velocity TMS and optimise fleet and subcontractor utilisation.
• Coordinate with drivers, warehouse teams, and export operations to meet delivery requirements.
• Manage both own fleet and subcontractors, including freight forwarding activity.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet management

Subcontractor management

Driver hours compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPC qualification (National/International)

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. You’ll have proven experience running and managing subcontractors, including coordinating their activity, monitoring performance, and maintaining strong working relationships. 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, effectively manage subcontractor relationships, 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.

This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.