Freight Operations Coordinator

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 Freight Operations Coordinator.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.   

About the role  

As a Freight Operations Co-Ordinator, you’ll play a key role in making sure our freight operations run smoothly and safely. Working any 5 days from 7, between the hours of 05:00 and 00:00, you’ll be involved in everything from customs clearance to vessel coordination.

You will be responsible for:

Checking in trailers and vehicles for shipment

Preparing vessel loads before arrival and assisting with loading and discharging

Ensuring Dangerous Goods Manifests and stowage plans are accurate and ready

Communicating via UHF radios during vessel operations

Coordinating with authorities to meet safety and compliance standards

Verifying hazardous materials using Hazcheck

Handling customs clearance and ensuring all documentation is correct
You’ll be part of a busy, hands-on team in Portsmouth, working closely with planning, port authorities, and customers to keep operations running smoothly.

About you 

You’ll be customer-focused, organised, and confident communicating with different teams and authorities. Previous experience in customs clearance is essential, and ideally, you’ll have knowledge of POAO goods and the documentation they require. You’ll need to be computer literate, able to work on your own initiative, and represent the company in a smart, professional manner.

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 myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

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.   

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