Gatehouse Operative

Always wanted to work in logistics and be involved with the processing of goods through one of the busiest ports in Europe? Or have experience in this field and want to work with a company who can guarantee the diversity and progression with your career? We have the role for you.

Working 5 from 7 days on fixed term contract for 6 months, you’ll be responsible for carrying out all security checks and controlling the gate. You’ll be inspecting all import and export units for damages, photographing units, and completing the necessary paperwork. Alongside checking the trailers and vehicles, you’ll need to ensure all visitors and drivers to the terminal are compliant – don’t worry, we will ensure you have all the necessary training you need to succeed in your role.

Alongside carrying out checks for hazardous goods and completing the documentation, you’ll also be receiving cargo for storage, warehousing, and transhipment. We need you to build relationships with the Customer Services Operation Department as you’ll be frequently liaising with them to resolve issues and queries.

Sound good? Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

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  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.

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 3.6bn. To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For four million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. We have more than 11,000 employees, located on ships and in offices across more than twenty countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, with our headquarters in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We are part of the CILT Top 30 Logistics Providers List.

Interested? Apply now! If you’re looking for a varied role and have a desire to work in one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, please send us across your CV!

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