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 Apprentice Shipping Logistics Coordinator.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

This role will be Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 working within our Business & Operations team whilst completing an apprenticeship.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing customer bookings and ensuring all details are captured accurately
• Coordinating deliveries with the planning teams to ensure efficient transport operations
• Monitoring warehouse stock levels to help keep everything running smoothly
• Providing excellent customer service, handling queries and resolving issues
• Creating warehouse picks and work orders, ensuring correct product allocation
• Data inputting and process management to maintain accuracy and order flow
• Using DFDS IT systems to manage and track transport orders.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills and a genuine passion for helping clients. You should have a strong desire to learn and develop within the shipping and logistics industry, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A keen interest in shipping, logistics, and transport operations is essential, along with strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

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.