Class 1 Driver - Days

Dfds A/S; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase

Free ferry travel

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing platform access

Mental health support

Healthcare cashback

Job summary

DFDS A/S in the United Kingdom is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to move refrigerated goods across destinations, ensuring timely delivery and safety compliance.

You will operate refrigerated trailers, monitor temperature controls, and keep accurate delivery logs while communicating with transport staff and customers.

The role emphasizes reliability, strong driving skills, and the ability to work independently, with a wide range of company benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 Driving Licence, valid DIGI card and CPC card.
• Desirable: good understanding of temperature control systems for perishable goods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Transport refrigerated goods and operate refrigerated trailers.
• Monitor temperature controls and maintain safe transit conditions.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and schedules.
• Communicate delivery schedules and issues with transport staff and customers.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work independently

Education

Full Class 1 Driving Licence

DIGI card

CPC card

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 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 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

You will be transporting refrigerated goods to various destinations, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety protocols. Your role will involve operating refrigerated trailers, monitoring temperature controls and maintaining accurate delivery logs.

You will be responsible for:

• Safely operate Class 1 vehicles, adhering to traffic laws and company policies
• Monitor and maintain proper temperature controls during transit
• Communicate effectively with transport staff and customers regarding delivery schedules and any issues that may arise
• Providing excellent customer service.

About you

You will need a full Class 1 Driving Licence, valid DIGI card, valid CPC card. Good understanding of temperature control systems and safe handling practices of perishable goods is desirable but not essential. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

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
• 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.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you.