Seasonal Operations Coordinator

4 months ago


Dover, United Kingdom DFDS UK & Ireland Full time

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Seasonal Operations Coordinator at the Port of Dover.

**Be part of the movement - and play your part.**

**About the role**

Are you an individual with excellent communication skills who always has the customer in mind? Do you pride yourself on your organisational skills and your ability to work well in a team? Being able to work on your own initiative, you will represent the company in a smart, professional, and dedicated manner. If this sounds like you, our Operations Coordinator Position May-September, based in Dover, may be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be responsible for:

- Working 4 on 4 off, with two shift patterns 0630-1830 & 1830-0630
- Accurately checking in freight and tourist vehicles/passengers at our check-in booths or Driver’s Reception Building, ensuring a seamless experience for all
- Loading and discharging vessels
- Handling ticket sales (cash and card)

**About you**

We are in search of individuals who possess strong computer skills and can thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent customer service skills are also essential for this role as you will be talking to our customers on a daily basis.

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 Thrive, 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.

**We look forward to hearing from you.



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