Class 1 HGV Driver

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 keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

We’re looking for a dependable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join our team, working night shifts transporting refrigerated goods. This role is essential to maintaining the cold chain and ensuring timely deliveries for our customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Safely operating Class 1 vehicles to transport chilled and frozen goods
• Carrying out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and reporting any issues
• Ensuring temperature integrity of loads throughout the journey
• Communicating effectively with the transport office and customers
• Completing delivery paperwork and using onboard systems for tracking
• Adhering to all driving regulations and company safety procedures

You’ll be working night shifts on a structured rota, with access to modern vehicles and equipment. The role may involve trunking, store deliveries, or RDC runs depending on operational needs.

About you

You will hold a valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and digital tachograph card. You should have experience transporting refrigerated goods and a solid understanding of cold chain requirements. Confidence in working independently and managing your time effectively is essential, along with a safety-conscious, punctual, and professional approach. Clear communication and a strong sense of pride in delivering excellent service will help you succeed and feel valued in this role.

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.

We’ll support you on your journey and create the conditions that make it worthwhile.

We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself, to acquire new skills and attributes. We want you to develop and progress within your career. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace, and we've developed training courses to support you.

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.

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.