Transport/Admin Coordinator (Shifts)
Role Overview
Working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern, you’ll support the planning and coordination of domestic transport operations across the Island of Ireland and UK, ensuring loads are scheduled efficiently and delivered on time.
Please note - you must be able to work both shifts 06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00
You will be responsible for:
Planning domestic trailer and bulk transport across Ireland and the UK
Creating and managing delivery documentation for road and bulk haulage
Coordinating routes to ensure efficient and cost-effective transport planning
Communicating with drivers, customers, and internal teams to support operations
Updating systems and maintaining accurate transport records
Supporting the resolution of operational issues and schedule changes
Contributing to a smooth, well‐organised daily transport plan
About you
You’ll have previous experience in a transport planning role across Ireland and the UK, with a solid understanding of route planning and delivery documentation. You’ll be organised, detail focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential, along with the ability to multitask and keep operations running smoothly.
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
Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
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.
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.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the role
Working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern, you’ll support the planning and coordination of domestic transport operations across the Island of Ireland and UK, ensuring loads are scheduled efficiently and delivered on time.
Please note - you must be able to work both shifts 06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00
You will be responsible for:
Planning domestic trailer and bulk transport across Ireland and the UK
Creating and managing delivery documentation for road and bulk haulage
Coordinating routes to ensure efficient and cost-effective transport planning
Communicating with drivers, customers, and internal teams to support operations
Updating systems and maintaining accurate transport records
Supporting the resolution of operational issues and schedule changes
Contributing to a smooth, well‐organised daily transport plan
About you
You’ll have previous experience in a transport planning role across Ireland and the UK, with a solid understanding of route planning and delivery documentation. You’ll be organised, detail focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential, along with the ability to multitask and keep operations running smoothly.
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
Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
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.
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.
Qualifications
- You’ll have previous experience in a transport planning role across Ireland and the UK, with a solid understanding of route planning and delivery documentation. You’ll be organised, detail focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential, along with the ability to multitask and keep operations running smoothly.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
- 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.
- 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.
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