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 a Class 1 Driver.  

Be part of the movement - and play your part.   

About the role  

Join our team and be the friendly face behind fresh and frozen product drops to well-known customer sites. You’ll be out on the road, making sure everything arrives safely, on time, and with a smile.

You will be responsible for:

• Working Tuesday to Saturday Days
• Delivering fresh and frozen products to customer premises
• Ensuring all delivery notes are completed and returned
• Driving smart, following all road transport regulations
• Recording activities accurately to meet legal and company standards
• Staying compliant, work within Drivers Hours and the Working Time Directive
• Assist with unloading at delivery points

About you  

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence, along with a valid DIGI Card and CPC Card. You must be over 21 years of age and have at least 2 years’ experience driving C+E vehicles. While experience with fridge work is desirable, it’s not essential, we’ll support the right candidate to get up to speed. Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, are important, as is a commitment to delivering excellent customer service with every drop.

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.  

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.

 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.  

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.