Transport Planner & Admin Coordinator – Free Ferry Travel

DFDS UK & Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing platform access

Retail discounts

Job summary

DFDS UK & Ireland is seeking a Transport/Admin Coordinator to join a busy logistics team. You will plan domestic transport across the Island of Ireland and the UK, ensuring loads are scheduled efficiently and delivered on time.

This role requires working rotating shifts (06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00) and coordinating routes, documentation and communications with drivers and customers. The ideal candidate is experienced in transport planning, highly organised, and capable of maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• You’ll have previous experience in a transport planning role across Ireland and the UK.
• You’ll be organised, detail focused, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan domestic trailer and bulk transport across Ireland and the UK.
• Create and manage delivery documentation for road and bulk haulage.
• Coordinate routes for efficient and cost-effective transport planning.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and internal teams to support operations.
• Update systems and maintain accurate transport records.
• Support the resolution of operational issues and schedule changes.
• Contribute to a smooth, well-organised daily transport plan.

Skills

Route planning

Delivery documentation

Organisation

Communication

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Job description

DFDS UK & Ireland is seeking a Transport/Admin Coordinator to join a busy logistics team. You will plan domestic transport across the Island of Ireland and the UK, ensuring loads are scheduled efficiently and delivered on time.

This role requires working rotating shifts (06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00) and coordinating routes, documentation and communications with drivers and customers. The ideal candidate is experienced in transport planning, highly organised, and capable of maintaining accurate