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  

You will be responsible for delivering fresh and frozen products to customers’ premises

• Working 4o4o days or 4o4o nights

• Ensure all delivery notes are signed upon delivery

• Adhere to road transport regulations.

• To accurately record all activities in line with legislation and company requirements

• To work within the remits of the European Drivers Hours regulations.

• To work within the remits of the Working Time Directive.

• Assisting with unloading

About you  

You will need a full HGV Class 1 Licence, valid DIGI Card, valid CPC Card, experience with fridge work, good English verbal, written skills and excellent customer service skills. You must be over the age of 21 and have 2+ years experience driving C+E vehicles. Experience in fridge work is desirable but not essential.

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.  

• 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 award-winning Wellbeing platform.

• 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.   

This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.