Transport Planner

7 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom DFDS UK & Ireland Full time

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 Transport Planner.

**Be part of the movement - and play your part.**

**About the role**

We are looking for a dynamic, goal driven person to join our Dry Freight Team, working a butterfly shift pattern 06:30 - 18:30, (Week 1 you work Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun / Week 2 you work Wed, Thurs). The Transport Planner works as part of a small team and in line with DFDS, and our customer KPI’s, to plan structured and cost-efficient delivery schedules throughout NI. A high standard of customer service, attention to detail, accurate reporting and effective communication is essential.

You will be responsible for:

- Planning the route of over 30 vehicles a day
- Ensuring they get to their destinations on time
- Working part of a team to solve problems whilst conducting root cause analysis and driving improvements
- Vessel bookings
- Oversee sub-contractors & drivers within this role.

**About you**
- You must have solid experience of using Microsoft packages such as Excel and Word
- We need you to be self-motivated with an ability to deal with fast-changing environments and the ability to be flexible
- Sound geographical knowledge of the UK and awareness of vehicle safety legislation, EU driver hours and Working Time Regulations

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.

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

- Contributory company pension scheme including Life Assurance Cover
- 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
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more
- Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

**We look forward to hearing from you.


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