DFDS Seaways are based on the Port of Immingham, which is the UK’s largest port by tonnage, handling around 46 million tonnes of cargo every year, currently operating on a site which spans 177-acres. To put that into perspective that is the same size as Disney Land, Paris!!! It consists of 2470 trailer bays, 3000 automotive bays and facilitates the handling of 35 vessel sailings every week!! There are over 100 pieces of Terminal equipment including the largest mobile crane within Immingham. DFDS also operate 80,000sqm of warehousing capacity across 9 warehouses, storing the multitude of products that are shipped into Immingham,

We are looking for a Team Leader to cover the Gatehouse Operations in Immingham, including making sure that all units comply with what has been booked in the GTMS System, and that the traffic runs smoothly at all times. Carry out all gate controls and security checks, inspect all Import and Export units, to check for damage and complete the entry into GTMS, and obtain photographs as required. Check all visitors and drivers to the terminal to ensure that they comply with Displayed Terminal Notices, and ISPS Regulations Process units; update the systems for in-coming and outgoing cargo.  produce GTMS Work orders so that cargo can be correctly discharged.

Receive cargo for storage, warehousing and transshipment, carry out Seal and Temperature checks as required. Liaise with Customer Operations Department ref bookings (Queries/Issues) Check Hazardous cargoes are suitable for shipping, and make sure all documentation is correct. (To comply with the IMDG Code) Carry out facility and safety audits every 2 months. Supervise, support and advise the Gate Controllers to help them to carry out their associated tasks, and resolve any operational problems. Ensure all aspects of ISPS security controls according to TRANSEC legislation are carried out in the correct manner.

Ensure all risk assessments are in place and that new assessments are carried out as and when required. Ensure all SSSOW (Safe Systems of Work) are followed and that all operatives have read, understood and signed all relevant procedures, tool box talks etc. Conduct appraisals in line with company policy with specific responsibility for developing employees.

Are you a born leader? Enthusiastic and a problem solver? If the answer is YES then we want to hear from you!!! This position carries a yearly salary of Salary of £32,003.45

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 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

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 1.9bn. To over 8,400 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 10,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across more than 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.  In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network.  We have just been added to the CILT top 30 Logistics Providers List!

Interested? Apply now!   If you’re looking for a varied role and have a desire to work in one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, please send us across your CV!