Transport Planner - Days

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

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our team, responsible for overseeing the daily coordination of our fleet across Inverness and Glasgow. Acting as a key link between customers, drivers, and internal teams, this role ensures seamless transport operations, legal compliance, and the highest standards of customer service. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing vehicle scheduling, monitoring deliveries, and supporting both operational efficiency and commercial growth. This role will require you to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 07:00-19:00

You will be responsible for

•  Planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movements of approximately 30 vehicles across Inverness and Glasgow.


• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, with a particular focus on retail partners, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.


• Tracking consignments from collection through to delivery, resolving any issues quickly to maintain service standards.


• Working closely with the Compliance Team to support vehicle maintenance, driver hours monitoring, and fleet availability.


• Identifying and highlighting commercial opportunities to senior management while providing flexible operational support, including holiday cover.

About you

You will be a highly organised and proactive individual with proven problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and prioritise effectively. With experience in dry and cold chain markets, you bring strong industry knowledge and the confidence to manage complex operations. You’ll have advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities that allow you to liaise effectively with drivers, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and meticulous attention to detail. A Transport Manager CPC qualification is preferred, though not essential.

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.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.