Who are we? With over 600 employees, an annual turnover of £65 million, DFDS Seaways are amongst the largest Roll on Roll off Shipping and Terminal Operators in Europe. In Felixstowe we service 3 DFDS vessel arrivals and departures every day and move more than 265,000 Units through Felixstowe every year.   

 

The Role. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for supervision of staff and ensuring the efficient running of the Felixstowe Trailer Workshop. You will also be required to oversee the repair and maintenance of HGV trailers for both internal and external customers.

This position is to cover days, evening and nights. 8 hours per shift with a 30 minute break.   

 Key Responsibilities & Requirements….

• Supervise shift, and lead the shift by example
• Identify potential work
• Ensure full communication between shifts using handover book and email
• Maximise ‘chargeable hours’ for all members of shift
• Carry our repair and maintenance tasks on trailers as required
• ‘B’ services and MOT preparations
• Carry out diagnostics using laptop
• Monitor and refuel reefers
• Shunting trailers to / from quay
• Warehouse cargo handling, manual handling and restow of cargo as required
• Keep updated on all departmental H&S procedures and lead shifts on H&S compliance.
• Log and report all near misses and accidents that may happen on shift
• Maintaining safety of all employees, sub-contractors and visitors.
• Maintaining good communications with internal and external customers.
• A timely efficient manner.
• Ensuring all work is processed via DFDS systems & provide support where required.
• Supervising management of stock and purchase of parts, tools & other equipment.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the upkeep of the Trailer Workshop Stores
• Complete all paperwork required on a daily basis
• Keep the working environment clean and free form obstruction
• Work within DFDS Safe Working Practices and Procedures

• Carry out any other role or task that is commensurate with the spirit and purpose of this job description.

 

Key Skills Required….

• Communications Skills 
• Inter-personal skills 
• Flexible and adaptable way of working
• Works well within a team environment
• Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures, and standards always. 
• Always work with due care and attention to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others. 
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

 

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