Transport Planner

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**

Working 4 on 4 off shift pattern, you will be planning our transport operation across the North of Scotland, including Trunking from Glasgow, Inverness and the Western Isles.

You will be responsible for:

- Planning movements for approximately 30 vehicles across Inverness & Glasgow.
- Act as point of contact for customers, with particular focus on our retail partners.
- Monitoring of consignments from collection through to delivery.
- Ensures activities are planned in line with legal compliance standards, while delivering best in class customer service.
- Contributes to vehicle maintenance procedures including vehicle rotation, preventive maintenance scheduling and fleet availability/scheduling along with the Compliance Team.
- Ensuring drivers hours (including agency staff) are accurately monitored & recorded.
- Highlight commercial opportunities to senior management as they arise. Flexibility to cover holiday periods throughout the year.
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**About you**

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:

- Competitive salary package
- 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

**We look forward to hearing from you.