At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe and compliant terminal operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Company: Join DFDS, a dynamic company focused on safety and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy life assurance, pension scheme, free ferry travel, and extensive health support.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusivity are at our core; we value contrasting opinions and strong characters.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture and operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations with a focus on safety and compliance; IOSH or NEBOSH qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of terminal activities. Working closely with Compliance, Health & Safety, Operations, Training, and Performance teams, the successful candidate will support continuous improvement initiatives, drive regulatory compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and identify opportunities to enhance operational and environmental performance across the business.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring terminal operations to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, conducting regular SAFELeader Walks and Drives and addressing any non‑compliance issues.
- Reviewing operational and performance reports, tracking equipment inspections, and working with relevant departments to implement corrective actions and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborating with Health & Safety, Claims, and Training teams to promote safe working practices, reduce incidents, ensure staff competency, and support a positive safety culture.
- Investigating operational issues, including Dangerous Goods compliance and terminal performance concerns, identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions with key stakeholders.
- Supporting continuous improvement and project initiatives by identifying cost‑saving opportunities, monitoring environmental performance, coordinating compliance reporting, and assisting with the delivery of operational improvement projects.
About you
We're looking for a proactive, hands‑on individual who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and enjoys being visible on the terminal. You will have experience working within operations, a good understanding of safety, compliance, and operational best practices, and hold (or be working towards) an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. A WAMITAB qualification, or willingness to work towards one, would be advantageous. You will be confident engaging with colleagues at all levels, able to challenge constructively while providing support and guidance to drive positive outcomes. Organised and solutions‑focused, you'll be comfortable using data to identify trends, resolve issues, and implement improvements. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach are essential, along with a passion for continuous improvement and promoting a strong safety culture.
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.
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 we're with you 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.
Compliance Officer in Immingham employer: DFDS Continent
At DFDS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where compliance and safety are at the forefront of our operations. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing, including access to mental health support and a generous benefits package. Join us in promoting a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, while enjoying unique perks like free ferry travel and retail discounts.
