Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Operations Coordinator.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

Working a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off shifts, days 6:30 – 18:30 & nights 18:30 - 6:30, you will help make freight reservations by email and telephone, always meeting the customer service standards set by DFDS. In addition to this, you will be responsible for handling ticket sales in cash or by credit card for both freight and tourist vehicles/passengers.

You will be responsible for:

• To accurately check-in freight and tourist vehicles/passengers at either the check-in booths or the Driver’s Reception Building, with the focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Good practice of Health and Safety for your colleagues and customers, you will be assisting with loading and discharging the vessels which involves communication and use of hand-held UHF radios.
• You will help make freight reservations by email and telephone, always meeting the customer service standards set by DFDS.
• Being able to work in a fast paced and everchanging environment.

About you

Join our team if you embody customer focus, possess excellent communication skills, and are computer literate. We're seeking individuals who step up when no one else does, thriving on efficiency and constantly seeking improvement. Passionate about hands-on assistance, you shine in crisis situations, making swift, decisive actions benefiting our team and customers. If you're a strong communicator, team player, and thrive in challenging environments, we want you on our team.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

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 Breeze, 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.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.