Class 1 Driver – Flexible Shifts & Ferry Runs

Dfds A/S; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee wellbeing programmes

Retail discounts

Health care cashback

Wellbeing platform access

Mental health support

Job summary

DFDS in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Class 1 Driver based in Kettering to collect ferry trailers and deliver to customer sites across the UK, including loads such as giant paper rolls used for cardboard box production. This role involves tipping, reloading and returning to the docks to keep vital supply chains moving.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain accurate delivery records and comply with road safety and transport regulations.

Qualifications

• CPC up to date and valid
• DIGI card and driving hours knowledge required
• Experience with ferry trailers or dockside operations is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Timely collections and deliveries across the UK
• Safe transport of goods using curtainsider trailers
• Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Accurate record-keeping of deliveries and driving hours
• Compliance with all road safety and transport regulations

Skills

CPC

DIGI card

Driving hours compliance

Job description

DFDS in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Class 1 Driver based in Kettering to collect ferry trailers and deliver to customer sites across the UK, including loads such as giant paper rolls used for cardboard box production. This role involves tipping, reloading and returning to the docks to keep vital supply chains moving.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain accurate delivery records and comply with road safety and transport regulations.