Equipment Controller

DFDS; Immingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

DFDS seeks an Equipment Controller to coordinate equipment movements and fleet administration across the European network. You will monitor movements, maintain records, respond to operational requests, and support fleet activity through strong communication and system accuracy.

You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, coordinating across multiple regions with meticulous data handling and proactive problem solving, helping the team stay organised and efficient.

Qualifications

• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication across Europe.
• Proactive approach to process improvement.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating equipment movements and maintenance across European locations.
• Compiling data, monitoring customer requests, and prioritising 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.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

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 an Equipment Controller.

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.