Apprentice Equipment Controller

DFDS; Immingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase

Free ferry travel

Job summary

DFDS is seeking an organized administrator to support day-to-day coordination of equipment and fleet administration across the European network. You will monitor movements, maintain records, and respond to operational requests with precise data and clear communications.

Working Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, you will engage with regional teams and use internal systems to support fleet activity, ensuring accuracy and timely task completion.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating admin tasks and data accuracy.
• Ability to compile data and respond to requests.
• Strong written and verbal communication across regions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment movements and fleet admin across European locations.
• Compile data, monitor customer requests, prioritise tasks.
• Update internal systems and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to emails and phone calls professionally across regions.
• Use internal platforms to support fleet and equipment operations.
• Assist with fleet maintenance administration and documentation.
• Support the wider team with general admin tasks.

Skills

Data entry

Coordinating

Communication

Organization

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About The Role

Working Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, you’ll support the day‑to‑day coordination of equipment and fleet administration across the European network. You’ll play a vital part in monitoring equipment movements, maintaining accurate records, responding to operational requests, and supporting fleet activity through strong communication and system accuracy.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Coordinating equipment movements and maintenance across European locations
• Compiling data, monitoring customer requests, and prioritising incoming tasks
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate operational records
• Responding to emails and phone calls professionally across multiple regions
• Using internal information platforms to support fleet and equipment operations
• Assisting with fleet maintenance administration and documentation
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks

About You

You’ll be organised, detail focused, and confident communicating with teams across Europe. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy structure, system accuracy, and supporting a fast‑moving operational environment. The ideal person is calm under pressure, proactive, and naturally curious about how processes connect. You’ll enjoy problem solving, adapting to changing demands, and taking ownership of your learning. Someone who asks questions, thinks ahead, and supports continuous improvement will excel in this position.

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 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 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.

We look forward to hearing from you.