Join DFDS This Season Seasonal Maritime Roles Based in or Near Poole, UK
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Job Summary
Are you ready to join a dynamic crew and be part of our ongoing operations at DFDS Were hiring for multiple seasonal positions with recruitment starting mid-March 2025 to support our Poole-to-Jersey and St Malo-to-Jersey services. This is your chance to bring your expertise and passion to a leading global maritime organisation.
Your Seasonal Opportunity
Were looking for committed individuals to join our Deck Engineering and Onboard Services teams for the 2026 operating season. Youll play a vital part in ensuring safe reliable and high-quality service for both our crew and passengers.
Seasonal positions available:
Deck Department
- Chief Officers (Permanent)
- Second Officers (Permanent)
- Second Officers (Temp)
- Able Seafarers (Temp)
- Able Seafarers (Permanent)
Engineering Department
- Second Engineers (Permanent)
- Third Engineers (Permanent)
- Motormen / Repairmen (Permanent)
Onboard Services Department
- Supervisors
- Stewards
What You Bring
Were seeking professionals who:
- Have all relevant STCW95 certifications for their role.
- Are competent in essential muster duties.
- Can uphold high standards of safety service and operational reliability.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- Can work effectively under strict deadlines in dynamic and pressurised environments.
- Show initiative flexibility and a team-oriented attitude.
- Remain calm under pressure and approach challenges positively.
- Fluent in English.
- Live within a reasonable daily commute to Poole UK.
- For Onboard Services roles: Strong customer service skills and a passion for delivering memorable experiences are essential. Prior onboard service experience especially on High-Speed Craft is an advantage but not essential.
Why Join DFDS for the Season
As a seasonal seafarer youll join a dedicated crew committed to the highest standards of safety maintenance and customer service. Life at sea is both exciting and rewarding offering a dynamic work environment alongside the benefit of flexible schedules and extended time at home.
Ready to Embark
If this sounds like the perfect seasonal career for you wed love to hear from you!
Applications open mid-March 2025. Simply send your CV and cover letter through this job ad. Applications are accepted throughout the season to allow continuous intake.
All positions are contingent upon completing a statutory seafarer medical examination internal training and holding a valid passport at the time of interview.
Join DFDS be part of the movement and set sail toward an exciting new seasonal career!
DFDS does not operate any blacklists to prevent seafarers from gaining employment.
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Access Control
- Content Development
- Flex
- AC Maintenance
- Application Programming
About Company
About DFDSWe operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17000 full-time employees.We move goods in trailers by ferry road & rail and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.We also move car and foot passengers o ... View more
