The Planning Assistant supports daily operational planning, helping coordinate resources, schedules, workloads and service requirements. Typical duties include updating planning systems, preparing reports, monitoring performance, communicating with operational teams and responding to changes or delays. Candidates are expected to have strong organisation, attention to detail, numeracy and communication skills, along with confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience in logistics, transport, warehousing or administration is useful, although a strong willingness to learn may be sufficient. The role requires reliability, flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. As this is a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment, the successful candidate should be able to work collaboratively, meet deadlines and support continuous improvement.
DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating across international express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, e-commerce and supply chain management. It serves businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories, connecting manufacturers, retailers and customers through transport, warehousing and technology-enabled logistics services. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs people across delivery operations, distribution centres, transport, aviation, customer service, technology and corporate functions. The company is part of DHL Group and is widely recognised for its international network, operational scale and focus on service reliability. Employees typically work in structured, target-driven environments where safety, teamwork, customer service and continuous improvement are important. DHL also offers temporary, permanent and development opportunities across many areas of logistics and business operations.
The United Kingdom offers strong employment opportunities in logistics, transport, warehousing, technology, healthcare, finance, engineering and professional services. Major employment centres include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow and Belfast, while logistics roles are also common near ports, airports and large distribution hubs. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, politeness, teamwork, personal responsibility and clear communication. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with good public transport in major cities and access to historic towns, countryside and cultural attractions. Visa requirements depend on nationality and job type; many overseas applicants need employer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, although eligibility and salary thresholds apply. Relocating requires arranging accommodation, healthcare access, banking, taxation and a National Insurance number. Check official UK government guidance before making plans.
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