Admin Assistant

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 Admin Assistant.

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

**About the role**

Working Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, we predominantly work on behalf of a major frozen food retailer, with close links to our other DFDS sites, and the role itself will be varied, with a combination of administrative and operational tasks which differ from day to day.

You will be responsible for:

- Ensure invoices, reports and statistical information are completed on time in full.
- Support in the resourcing our of driver plan to ensure delivery on time and management of costs.
- Develop an understanding of DFDS IT systems such as Velocity, Mandata & Tachomaster.
- Ensure audit performance set against regulatory, legislative and business requirements are completed.
- Building a relationship with other departments to make sure we continuously improve and get better every day.

**About you**

A good level of administration experience & solid IT skills covering Microsoft packages is essential, combined with the ability to develop understanding of internal & external systems such as Velocity & Tachomaster. The capability to work on your own initiative combined with a driven approach to the work undertaken is required as you will be responsible for monitoring protocols & maintaining current records of Audit performance set against regulatory, legislative & business requirements. You will be managing & updating records to enable invoicing, so reports & statistical information can be produced. If you enjoy an administration role and have proven reliability, with a flexible & adaptable way of working, then you could be well suited for 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.

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 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.

**We look forward to hearing from you.