The Role

A vacancy has arisen for an Automotive Operative for DFDS based in Immingham. To safely move vehicles between ships, trains and car compounds, to update data within DFDS Group Terminal Management Systems and to supply key skills to support all Automotive activities.  All activities must be conducted in a controlled and professional manner in order that Customer products and DFDS Seaways PLC Health, Safety and Quality Standards be maintained at all times. 

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discharging and loading all types of Cars, Vans and 4WD vehicles on and off ships
• Discharging and loading Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Buses / Bus Chassis on and off ships
• Discharging and loading Cars, Vans and 4WD vehicles on and off railway wagons
• Moving Cars within the Terminal and Car Compounds
• Lashing/unlashing/wheel choking vehicles on board ships
• Signaling and Guiding
• Operating data capture scanners (RDT’s)
• Tallying vehicles
• Car washing
• Crew Bus driving (Age restrictions apply for Driving Crew Buses)
• Quality checking
• To support the Foremen and help other members of staff in developing key skills in all aspects of the business

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures, and standards, at all times
• Work with due care and attention at all times to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Carry out any other role or task that is commensurate with the spirit and purpose of this role and job description

 

DFDS Benefits:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Regular Team social events for employees and families
• 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 Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

 

If you want to be part of a growing and forward-thinking business that puts its colleagues first, please apply today and join our team!  We will evaluate applicants on an ongoing basis.  We are an inclusive equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all. #WE MOVE FOR ALL TO GROW