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.
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 Thrive, 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