Planner – Vessel & Rail

About the Role

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. An excellent opportunity has opened within Operations Team for a Vessel and Rail Planner

Location: Standford Le Hope

Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights) 

How you will contribute:

• Develop expertise in the Terminal Operating System (TOS), focusing on ship and rail planning.

• Collaborate with port clients to gather essential planning data such as bay plans.

• Create and adjust discharge/load sequences and ship working schedules to optimize operations.

• Produce accurate vessel reports and ensure smooth shift handovers.

• Adhere to safety, environmental and company policies, reporting incidents and promoting safe practices.

• Support continuous improvement by suggesting enhancements to planning processes.

• Represent the company professionally, aligning with DP World’s values and Code of Conduct.

• Maintain a safe work environment through active engagement with HSE policies and Fatal Risk Standards.

• Perform routine operational tasks, apply technical skills and contribute to business growth.

• Monitor performance and meet stakeholder expectations.

What you will bring:

• Strong understanding of ship and yard operations, including terminal control procedures.
• Proficient in planning systems such as Power Mac, Express Database, and Sparcs.
• Skilled in customer service, with the ability to understand and align with client needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities for effective client interaction.
• Highly organized with strong planning skills and keen attention to detail.
• Confident negotiator when engaging with customers.

NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below: 

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 
• A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads. 
• No unspent criminal convictions. 
• Due to manufacturing guidelines on equipment and site safety critical health and safety requirements, we have strict weight and medical requirements that need to be met and maintained.  For our safety critical roles health and medical and fitness checks are performed. Requirements include, but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure and hearing. 
• We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.  

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O. 

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.