Join DFDS This Season - Seasonal Maritime Roles Based in or Near Poole, UK

DFDS A/S · Poole, United Kingdom · On site · November 18, 2025

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Are you ready to join a dynamic crew and be part of our ongoing operations at DFDS? We’re hiring for multiple seasonal positions, with recruitment starting mid-March 2025, to support our Poole-to-Jersey and St Malo-to-Jersey services. This is your chance to bring your expertise and passion to a leading global maritime organisation.

Why Join DFDS for the Season?

As a seasonal seafarer, you’ll join a dedicated crew committed to the highest standards of safety, maintenance, and customer service. Life at sea is both exciting and rewarding, offering a dynamic work environment alongside the benefit of flexible schedules and extended time at home.

What You Bring

We’re seeking professionals who:

  • Have all relevant STCW95 certifications for their role.
  • Are competent in essential muster duties.
  • Can uphold high standards of safety, service, and operational reliability.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
  • Can work effectively under strict deadlines in dynamic and pressurised environments.
  • Show initiative, flexibility, and a team-oriented attitude.
  • Remain calm under pressure and approach challenges positively.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Live within a reasonable daily commute to Poole, UK.
  • For Onboard Services roles: Strong customer service skills and a passion for delivering memorable experiences are essential. Prior onboard service experience, especially on High-Speed Craft, is an advantage but not essential.

Your Seasonal Opportunity

We’re looking for committed individuals to join our Deck, Engineering, and Onboard Services teams for the 2026 operating season. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality service for both our crew and passengers.

Seasonal positions available:

Deck Department

  • Chief Officers (Permanent)
  • Second Officers (Permanent)
  • Second Officers (Temp)
  • Able Seafarers (Temp)
  • Able Seafarers (Permanent)

Engineering Department

  • Second Engineers (Permanent)
  • Third Engineers (Permanent)
  • Motormen / Repairmen (Permanent)

Ready to Embark?

If this sounds like the perfect seasonal career for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications open mid-March 2025. Applications are accepted throughout the season to allow continuous intake.

All positions are contingent upon completing a statutory seafarer medical examination, internal training, and holding a valid passport at the time of interview.

Join DFDS, be part of the movement, and set sail toward an exciting new seasonal career!

DFDS does not operate any blacklists to prevent seafarers from gaining employment.

Employer
DFDS A/S
Location
Poole, United Kingdom · On site