About this role
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 Transport Administrator.
Be part of the movement – and play your part
About the role
Working a rotating night‑shift pattern, you will support both the transport and warehouse functions, ensuring smooth overnight operations, accurate administration, and strong communication with drivers, planners, internal teams, and customers.
You will be responsible for:
Updating systems such as Velocity, MADS, Red Prairie and Excel, managing bookings, and producing next day activity sheets
Tracking drivers, planning schedules, briefing/debriefing, and updating customers on progress or delays
Completing stock checks, supporting warehouse picking/loading, and maintaining accurate goods‑in/goods‑out records
Managing equipment checks, reporting defects, and supporting adherence to maintenance plans
Ensuring compliance with RTD, EU Drivers’ Hours, H&S and food hygiene requirements
Handling customer and POD queries, managing returns/damages, and supporting stock accuracy
Supporting audits, maintaining GDPR‑compliant records, and contributing to process improvements
Shift Patterns:
Night Shift, 42 hours per week, 18:30–06:30 Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu
About you
You’ll have strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, transport systems, and warehouse platforms such as Red Prairie. You’ll bring previous experience in warehousing or transport administration, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines. You’ll be comfortable following procedures, demonstrating good attention to detail, and supporting both the warehouse and transport teams overnight. A strong awareness of Health & Safety and a positive, proactive approach will help you succeed in this varied and fast‑paced role. Flexibility, initiative, and strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a physically demanding and rapidly changing environment.
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 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.
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.