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Transport Operator - Nights

DFDS

Lowestoft

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GBP 25,000 - 27,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading transport company as a Transport Operator – Nights. This part-time role involves managing night operations, ensuring smooth dispatch, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal for those with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Enjoy a range of benefits including life assurance and free ferry travel.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Access to Wellbeing platform

Mental health support webinars

Qualifications

Solid understanding of the transport industry preferred but not essential.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

Handle night administration duties efficiently.
Dispatch drivers and manage operational challenges.
Complete accurate paperwork and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Independence

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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 Transport Operator – Nights.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Working any 3 from 7, 30 hours per week, you will be responsible for:

Handle night administration duties efficiently in the office.
Dispatch drivers and ensure smooth operations throughout the night.
Complete and maintain accurate paperwork and records.
Input data accurately into computer systems.
Manage and resolve telephone queries and issues from drivers and customers.
Produce and distribute regular email reports.
Monitor and respond to any operational challenges as they arise.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the transport industry, although prior experience is preferred but not essential. Strong communication skills are a must, along with excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks. We are looking for someone who can work independently, take initiative, and remain calm and confident when handling driver and customer issues. Flexibility around working hours is essential, as this role requires adaptability to meet the demands of a busy night shift.

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.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

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.

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.

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Part-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Truck Transportation, and Hospitality

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