Who are we… At DFDS people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talents, provide challenge and opportunity for personal development. We also make sure that you know what a difference you make to our business and how you can be proud of building one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies.

 

The Role… This vacancy is within the DFDS Logistics Services team based out of our own truck depot in Killingholme. We work on behalf of our own international business and have close links with other DFDS sites across the UK and Europe. Be part of a high performing team who deliver great service to our customers in the most cost-effective solution possible as well as maximising the usage of all units. This will be a shift pattern will be Monday to Friday 0700-1600 & 0900-1800 rotating weekly

 

Key Responsibilities…

• Develop good relationships with drivers and other key stakeholders
• Planning the trucks and drivers to maximise efficiency
• Extensive knowledge of operational processes and compliance surrounding trucks and drivers.
• Support other team members in problem solving, carrying out root cause analysis and driving improvements.
• Continually deliver towards KPI targets and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Good understanding of day-to-day equipment for all trucks and drivers
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• On-call duties on a rota basis

 

Key Skills…

• CPC (Desirable)
• Determined, competitive and can-do positive attitude
• Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages.
• Strong Knowledge on Drivers compliance
• Able to abide by all H&S regulations

 

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