Transport Coordinator (Nights)
Role Overview
Working as part of a busy transport operation, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting drivers throughout their working day, ensuring schedules run smoothly and any issues are dealt with quickly and effectively. The role involves monitoring driver activity, maintaining accurate records and systems, and responding to operational issues as they arise.
You will be required to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 18:00 – 06:00.
You will be responsible for
Tracking drivers throughout their routes to ensure they are running to schedule and arriving on time.
Supporting drivers with any issues or queries that arise during their shifts, providing quick and effective solutions.
Completing and maintaining accurate paperwork and operational documentation.
Coordinating callouts and assistance for vehicle breakdowns, tyre issues and other roadside incidents.
Updating internal systems with accurate operational data and ensuring information is recorded in a timely manner.
About you
You will have previous experience working within a transport or logistics environment, with a good understanding of UK geography and drivers’ hours regulations. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, resolve issues quickly and build positive relationships with drivers and colleagues. A proactive approach and good attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
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:
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.
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.
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.
This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.
Full Job Posting
About the role
Working as part of a busy transport operation, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting drivers throughout their working day, ensuring schedules run smoothly and any issues are dealt with quickly and effectively. The role involves monitoring driver activity, maintaining accurate records and systems, and responding to operational issues as they arise.
You will be required to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 18:00 – 06:00.
You will be responsible for
Tracking drivers throughout their routes to ensure they are running to schedule and arriving on time.
Supporting drivers with any issues or queries that arise during their shifts, providing quick and effective solutions.
Completing and maintaining accurate paperwork and operational documentation.
Coordinating callouts and assistance for vehicle breakdowns, tyre issues and other roadside incidents.
Updating internal systems with accurate operational data and ensuring information is recorded in a timely manner.
About you
You will have previous experience working within a transport or logistics environment, with a good understanding of UK geography and drivers’ hours regulations. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, resolve issues quickly and build positive relationships with drivers and colleagues. A proactive approach and good attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
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:
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.
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.
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.
This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.
Qualifications
- You will have previous experience working within a transport or logistics environment, with a good understanding of UK geography and drivers’ hours regulations. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, resolve issues quickly and build positive relationships with drivers and colleagues. A proactive approach and good attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.
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