Job Title: Linehaul Planner - Nights Department: Linehaul Reports to: Transport Team Lead About the Company: DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Purpose of the role: The Linehaul planner is a key role in this growing and developing operation. The main focus of the role will be working towards achieving company and network objectives in terms of transporting parcels between our customers, depots and the hub in the most time and cost efficient way without compromising service levels. Working hours are generally between 10pm 6am in support of the Linehaul Night Operation. However, flexibility is required as you may need to cover the Day Shift depending on operational demands. Job Responsibilities: To plan and control all Linehaul transportation between our customers, depots and the hub in the most efficient way, enabling the operation to run smoothly. Maintaining effective communication between the hub, depots and customers resolving any issues as they arise. Liaising with our depots/customers to arrange ad-hoc collections Analysing and manipulating data from excel spreadsheets and other in-house systems which will enable you to report on volumes of parcels to management. Reviewing in house systems to ensure that compliance is achieved. To monitor and assess the progress of the operation providing insight into improvements through various reports. Identifying ways to reduce costs by implementation of agreed processes which will increase efficiencies. Providing coverage when required within other areas of the Linehaul team. Any other projects/tasks as designated by Linehaul Management. The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Experience Preferred: Have good knowledge of Irish roads. Strong understanding of the transport environment Skills Required: Have strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time manager Respond quickly to changing situations; and work well under pressure while maintaining individual and team effectiveness. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. First-class analytical, design and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. Dependable in consistently delivering reliable results Fully committed to change and continuous process improvement Proven skills communicating, building and maintaining productive relationships with all areas of the business. Proficient in the use of Microsoft office in particular Excel and Word. Behaviours Required: Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained. Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes. Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets. Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges. Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others. Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction. Remuneration and Benefits: At DPD, we recognise that our People are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. Benefits include: Company pension scheme Life assurance three times your annual salary on joining the pension scheme Subsidised canteen Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave Workplace flexibility Employee and Family events Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. Closing date is Thursday, 12th March 2026. Skills: Communication Planning & Organising Administration
