Automotive Operative

Salary: £26,000 per year

The Role
A vacancy has arisen for an Automotive Operative for DFDS based in Immingham. To safely move vehicles between ships, trains and car compounds, to update data within DFDS Group Terminal Management Systems and to supply key skills to support all Automotive activities. All activities must be conducted in a controlled and professional manner in order that Customer products and DFDS Seaways PLC Health, Safety and Quality Standards be maintained at all times.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Discharging and loading all types of Cars, Vans and 4WD vehicles on and off ships
Discharging and loading Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Buses / Bus Chassis on and off ships
Discharging and loading Cars, Vans and 4WD vehicles on and off railway wagons
Moving Cars within the Terminal and Car Compounds
Lashing/unlashing/wheel choking vehicles on board ships
Signaling and Guiding
Operating data capture scanners (RDT’s)
Tallying vehicles
Car washing
Crew Bus driving (Age restrictions apply for Driving Crew Buses)
Quality checking
To support the Foremen and help other members of staff in developing key skills in all aspects of the business
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures, and standards, at all times
Work with due care and attention at all times to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others
Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
Carry out any other role or task that is commensurate with the spirit and purpose of this role and job description
Who we want
You will be required to hold a full UK driving licence for at least 1 year with no more than 3 penalty points, be happy to work unsociable hours, weekends & Bank Holidays and have good team working skills.

What we do for you
We offer you an interesting workplace and a key role in a growing international company. You will get to work with many different professional groups. For the right candidate there will be great opportunities for professional growth.

Interested?
If you have previous experience within the relevant industries enjoy working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment please submit your CV in English by clicking ‘Send Application’ as soon as possible, we will evaluate applications on an ongoing basis.