29/05/2025 Class 1 Driver - Tramping Felixstowe, United Kingdom

DFDS Germany ApS & Co.; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Class 1 Driver to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for safely operating Class 1 vehicles, transporting ferry trailers across various locations while adhering to traffic laws. The ideal candidate will have a Class 1 Licence, CPC, and DIGI card, along with excellent customer service skills. Join a company that values diversity and inclusivity, offering opportunities for growth and development through training courses and support. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a movement that serves communities across Europe.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on healthcare services

Access to Thrive wellbeing platform

Support webinars on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience transporting ferry trailers.
• Strong customer service skills for a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 vehicles to transport ferry trailers.
• Perform vehicle checks before and after each journey.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC

DIGI card

Customer service skills

Job description

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 where 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:

1. Working Monday - Friday tramping, 50 hours per week
2. Overtime after 10 hours per day
3. Safely operate Class 1 vehicles to transport ferry trailers to various locations
4. Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations
5. Perform checks of the vehicle before and after each journey
6. Load and unload cargo with care and precision
7. Communicate effectively with dispatchers, team members, and customers

About you

You will need to have held a Class 1 Licence, CPC, DIGI card, and experience transporting ferry trailers for a minimum of 2 years. Alongside this, you must possess good customer service skills as this is a customer-facing role. Our ideal candidate is capable of fitting into an expanding and dynamic team.

Our commitment to diversity

We believe that the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills, and strong characters bring out the best in us all. We look forward to you joining us.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us. We’ll support you on your journey and create conditions that make it worthwhile. We encourage you to challenge yourself, acquire new skills, and develop your career. We’ve developed training courses to support your growth.

What we offer

• 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 face-to-face counselling, 24/7 GP access, legal support, and more
• Retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on healthcare services including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, and specialists
• Access to Thrive, our wellbeing platform
• Support webinars focusing on positive wellbeing and mental health first aid

Ready to apply?

If 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 are keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.