Enjoy Administration? Interested in joining the world of logistics? Looking for a company that values the development of their employees? Look no further, DFDS are currently recruiting for a Transport Controller Apprentice to join the team.

Working Monday to Friday, with flexibility on hours - you will be trained on all aspects of this role which includes (but is not limited to) following vehicle movements, to ensure smooth and on-time deliveries for our customers as well as communicating daily with drivers via telematics systems, so you will need to have good communication skills. You will be required to learn and use many different DFDS systems, therefore an ability to use IT equipment efficiently is a must for this position. A proportion of the role will be liaising with various stakeholders and dealing with queries that may arise, so you’ll need to work quickly but accurately to ensure a great customer journey.

DFDS are looking for a self-driven and motivated individual to join the team. You will have an ability to work off your own initiative, but also be a team player. You will be confident, with a good level of IT literacy. Problem solving is a key strength for this role, whilst also being organised and ready to take on a challenge in a very fast-paced environment.

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.

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!