Does DFDS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DFDS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DFDS. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DFDS?

57% of DFDS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DFDS 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DFDS?

Steward (9) , Software Engineer (8) , Manager (7) , Software Developer (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Student Assistant (6) , ATC (4) , Customer Service (4) , Data Engineer (4) , Finance Business Partner (4) , Frontend Developer (4) , Operations Coordinator (4) , Transport Planner (4) , Assistant Chef (3) , Business Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at DFDS according to real employee reviews?

"Good colleagues and work environment." ((in 27 reviews)); "DFDS has many great people who like to enjoy and improve themselves every day." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work life balance in general" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great culture and flexibility." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DFDS according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries and price inequity between positions doing similar work." ((in 23 reviews)); "bad management" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours and time on board" ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of training" ((in 5 reviews)); "It is hypocritical for senior management and consultant groups to demand meetings and reports without regard for public holidays, while they draw very strict boundaries for holidays in their own countries." ((in 3 reviews))

What DFDS locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Newcastle upon Tyne , Grimsby , Immingham , Dover

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3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(296 total reviews)

Torben Carlsen

64% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

DFDS has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 296 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DFDS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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296 reviews

5.0

Jul 10, 2025

Made too feel very welcome from day1 very helpfull all the staff from management and supervisors

Lgv driver/international truck driver

Recommend

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Pros

Great place too work would highly recommend dfds too family and friends

Cons

Cannot fault dfds great company too work for very helpfull and friendly always willing too help you out

1.0

Mar 19, 2026

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY

Junior transport specialist

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CEO approval

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Leadership in the Poznań–Esbjerg department was ineffective and lacked support for team members. Onboarding and training were minimal, making it difficult to adapt to the role. Limited opportunity to ask questions or receive guidance as a new employee. Some team dynamics made it challenging to integrate during the first weeks.

Cons

Competitive salary and benefits (if applicable) Opportunity to gain experience in the shipping/logistics industry Work location in Poznań–Esbjerg department is accessible Exposure to international operations and processes

3.0

Mar 3, 2026

low salary for all positions.

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

workers are good people I loved them.

Cons

low salary for even director positions as far as I know .

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Operations Coordinator

Passenger Operations Coordinator - Part Time

Portsmouth, South East England, England

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

£28K - £30K /yr

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Made too feel very welcome from day1 very helpfull all the staff from management and supervisors

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