Transport Planning Operative

Job Req Number: 119333 – Time Type:
Full Time

Wythenshawe Monday – Friday

3 month contract with possible extension or going permanent

DSV is recruiting a proactive and organised Transport Planning Administrator to join our Wythenshawe operation. The role combines transport administration, planning support, and operational coordination to ensure the smooth running of the afternoon and evening transport operation. Working within a busy transport and logistics environment, the successful candidate will support the movement of freight throughout the UK network. Duties include building and finalising trunk movements, booking deliveries and collections, processing transport documentation, customer communication, and providing general operational support.

Full training will be provided.

• Build and finalise nightly trunk schedules in line with network requirements.
• Plan and allocate freight to trunk vehicles to maximise vehicle utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Book deliveries and collections with customers in line with service requirements.
• Process, prepare, and maintain transport documentation and operational records.
• Support the planning of daily deliveries and collections where required.
• Monitor service performance and communicate any delays, issues, or service failures to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers, and other DSV sites to ensure the smooth movement of freight throughout the network.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Competitive salary package and an opportunity to be part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement from the start, increasing with length of service.
• Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
• Employee counselling for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Company pension, which also provides access to life cover and critical illness cover.