Job Description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced transport environment where no two nights are the same? Are you confident making decisions, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly while others sleep? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Transport Operator – Nights.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.   

About the role  

Working a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern (18:00–06:00), you'll play a critical role in managing overnight transport operations, ensuring drivers, customers, and subcontractors receive the support they need to keep freight moving safely and efficiently.

As the main point of contact overnight, you'll monitor fleet activity, manage exceptions, and respond quickly to operational challenges. With no managers on site during the night, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of the operation.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and monitoring overnight transport operations, ensuring freight movements run smoothly and efficiently
• Acting as the main point of contact for drivers, subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders throughout the night
• Tracking fleet activity and ensuring compliance with drivers' hours and Working Time regulations
• Responding to breakdowns, delays, and operational issues, implementing solutions to minimise disruption
• Re-planning transport activity when schedules change and arranging appropriate cover where required
• Maintaining accurate records within transport management and vehicle tracking systems
• Providing a comprehensive handover to the day team, ensuring continuity across shifts

About you 

You'll have previous experience working within a transport office, ideally in a Transport Planner, Transport Operator, or similar logistics role. A solid understanding of drivers' hours legislation, Working Time regulations, and transport operations is essential, along with experience using transport management systems, vehicle tracking systems, Outlook, and Excel.

You'll be comfortable working independently and making decisions without direct supervision. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively are key to success in this role.

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.