Transport Operator

DFDS UK & Ireland

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Peterborough - UK

profile Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 a Transport Operator.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with fixed 12 hour shifts youll play a key role in the daytoday execution of the transport operation. Youll work closely with drivers planners warehouse teams and outlying depots to make sure deliveries and collections run smoothly and on time.

You will be responsible for:

  • Executing the daily transport plan and supporting ontime deliveries and collections

  • Briefing and debriefing drivers and supporting them throughout their shift

  • Coordinating with planning warehouse teams and external partners to keep operations moving

  • Monitoring KPIs to ensure service levels and customer expectations are met

  • Building strong working relationships with customers 3PL sites and internal teams

  • Supporting Transport Managers with compliancerelated activities

  • Following all DFDS policies procedures and safety standards

Youll work in an openplan office alongside teams such as Fleet and Finance so communication and collaboration are key.

About you

Youll ideally have some background in transport or logistics but were also open to candidates from other fastpaced environments who show the right attitude and ability to learn. Strong communication skills are essential along with a proactive inquisitive mindset and a natural problemsolving approach. An International CPC would be beneficial but full training can be provided as part of your development if required.

Youll be confident working independently at times comfortable making decisions and always act with the best interests of the business in mind.

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.

Now about what we can give you. Youll 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 myStrength our Wellbeing platform which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While youre 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.

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

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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 a Transport Operator. Be part of the mov...
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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

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