Job Description

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 a QSHE Advisor.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.   

About the role  

Working Monday to Friday, you’ll take a key role in supporting and developing the site’s Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental (QSHE) standards. You’ll provide hands on support across the operation, helping the business meet legal, customer and internal compliance requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of QSHE policies, procedures and management systems

• Conducting risk assessments, writing Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and ensuring appropriate controls are in place

• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, analysing data and supporting improvement plans

• Performing internal safety, quality and HACCP related audits and supporting external audit activity

• Supporting compliance with food safety, BRCGS requirements, and wider legislative obligations

• Maintaining the Business Continuity Plan and contributing to PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) activity

• Promoting and embedding a strong Health & Safety culture across operational teams

About you 

You’ll ideally bring experience in QSHE or a similar safety focused role, with confidence in areas such as risk assessments, accident investigation and safety‑system development. Experience with H&S reporting systems and strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. IOSH Managing Safely is required, and a NEBOSH General Certificate is preferred but not essential.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re self-motivated, professional, and passionate about improving safety culture. You’ll be able to influence others at all levels, communicate clearly, and remain calm and methodical when dealing with compliance challenges. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to coach, support and guide operational teams will set you up for success.

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.