Automotive Operative

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? Are you looking for a role where you can decide when you work? Do you want a role to work alongside your current employment? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as an Automotive Operative.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About The Role

Working on a zero-hours contract, you will be responsible for:

• Discharging and loading all types of Cars, Vans and 4WD vehicles on and off ships
• Discharging and loading Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Buses / Bus Chassis on and off ships
• Moving Cars within the Terminal and Car Compounds
• Lashing/unlashing/wheel choking vehicles on board ships
• Signalling and Guiding
• Operating data capture scanners (RDTs)
• Support the terminal staff in developing key skills in all aspects of the business
  
  

About You 

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Automotive Operative to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must hold a full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 points and held for at least 2 years), ensuring they can safely and efficiently carry out driving-related tasks. You should be a team player who also thrives when working independently, demonstrating strong initiative and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service abilities are essential, as you will interact with both colleagues and customers daily.

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. 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.
  
  

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.   

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.

About DFDS

We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 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 on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.