Jobs in Ottringham

Do you want to start your career in logistics and gain valuable experience in a customer‑focused, commercial environment? Are you organised, confident using systems, and keen to learn how sales and operations work together? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Logistics Administrator Apprentice.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.   

About the role  

Working Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, you’ll support the Internal Sales function, helping to manage customer enquiries, quotations, and sales activity. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills while gaining exposure to a busy logistics and commercial environment.

You will be responsible for:

Supporting the Internal Sales team with customer enquiries and quotations

Responding to customer requests in a professional and timely manner

Assisting with tender pricing submissions and sales documentation

Coordinating and tracking sales leads

Updating systems and maintaining accurate records

Communicating with internal teams to support sales activity

Learning key processes across logistics, sales, and administration

About you 

You’ll have strong Microsoft Office skills and be confident using computer systems. An interest in AI tools or new technologies would be beneficial. You’ll be organised, detail‑focused, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re outgoing, enjoy working with people, and have strong communication skills. As part of a customer facing team, you’ll be confident speaking to others, building relationships, and supporting a positive team environment. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn will set you up for success in this apprenticeship.

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