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UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
At the AV Dawson Group, we believe that every member of our team has the potential to achieve great things. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or looking to take the next step, we will provide the opportunities, support and environment to help you thrive.
Our success is built on our core values: Safety, Integrity, Family, and Resourcefulness. These principles guide us in everything we do and ensure we create a workplace where you can grow, contribute and feel valued. That is why we have been shortlisted as one of the best places to work, in the UK’s biggest survey of employee engagement. AV Dawson is one of only a handful of businesses in the North East, and the only port in the UK, to be recognised in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2025.
A WORKPLACE BUILT ON GROWTH
A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Your wellbeing is our top priority, that is why safety is our most important value. We uphold the highest standards of safety, ensuring a secure and responsible working environment for all. We encourage a culture where everyone looks out for one another, so you can perform at your best with confidence.
HAVING IMPACT & INTEGRITY
Every job across the AV Dawson Group plays a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. We believe in integrity and always doing the right thing – even when no one is watching. Whether you are in logistics, engineering, administration, or another key area, your contribution makes a difference. We are a company that is honest and open with its employees, customers, stakeholders and suppliers, so you can always expect to be kept up to date with what is happening around the business.
A STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM (FAMILY)
At the AV Dawson Group, you will be surrounded by colleagues who collaborate, share knowledge, and work towards common goals – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to excel. We put our colleagues’ wellbeing first and do the utmost to ensure you feel supported. From family events where colleagues are encouraged to invite family members, to monetary bonuses, we treat each other like family and actively care for those people who are associated with the AV Dawson Group.
INNOVATION AND OPPOURTUNITY (RESOURCEFUL)
We embrace new ideas and encourage resourcefulness. We empower our team to find creative solutions, improve processes, and drive positive change. You have the autonomy to make a difference in your area of expertise, we will support you by giving you the tools to be the best version of yourself. If you have a vision for making things better, this is a place where your voice will be heard and valued.
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PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
We want our colleagues to succeed. Our development programmes are built with colleagues in mind, to upskill you in a range of courses and modules. From completing health, safety and environmental credentials, to developing more softer leadership skills such as emotional intelligence, our development programmes offer something for all colleagues, regardless of your job title. We feel it’s our duty to nurture and look after those who are associated with the AV Dawson Group and we actively want our colleagues to participate in these opportunities to support your career journeys.
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH AV DAWSON AND BE REWARDED
At AV Dawson, we believe that when you look after your people, they’ll look after the business. That’s why we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers with real opportunities to grow, develop and thrive.
As well as investing in your career development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. It’s one of the reasons we’re able to attract, support and retain such a committed, high-performing team.
You can expect:
- A competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell days
- A health cash plan to support everyday medical costs
- Loyalty awards to recognise long service
- A cycle to work scheme
- A ‘fun budget’ – whereby departments receive money to put towards team activities
- And much more
What makes us different is how we shape these rewards. Our benefits are developed through true partnership, between employees, employee representatives and the business – so they reflect what really matters to our people.
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