Are you proactive with a flexible approach when completing tasks? A confident communicator, at ease corresponding with a wide range of different people? Do you have a proficient level of IT competency? We are seeking a Transport Shift Operator, within our Logistics operation, to join our team in Immingham.

Working Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00 on alternating weeks, you will be tasked with a combination of administrative and operational tasks which differ during each shift. This will include creating the paperwork for our drivers, communicating, and helping to resolve any day-to-day issues, at the time of briefing and/or debriefing. Updating our customers and liaising with our customer service team with regards to VIP deliveries and their status. Maintaining various systems with any changes of information i.e., equipment number alterations etc. in a timely manner. General problem solving and pre-empting of issues, ensuring trailers are booked in with jobs before other departments require the relevant data.

 

A good level of administration experience & solid IT skills covering Microsoft packages is essential for this role, combined with the ability to develop understanding of internal & external systems. The capability to work on your own initiative combined with a driven approach to the work undertaken is required, as you will be responsible for monitoring & maintaining current records to meet the business requirements.If you enjoy an administration role and have proven reliability, with a flexible & adaptable way of working, then you could be well suited for this position. Experience within the transport industry would be beneficial.

 

 

 

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!