Class 1 Driver Nights

DFDS UK & Ireland; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is searching for a Class 1 HGV Driver in the United Kingdom. This full-time role involves driving scheduled night routes while handling chilled goods. The ideal candidate will have a valid HGV Class 1 licence and strong skills in driving and logistics. Benefits include life assurance, contributory pension, and various wellness support programs. If you are looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, apply now!

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 health care

Wellbeing platform access

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence required.
• Driver CPC and tachograph card necessary.
• Physical fitness for manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled night routes.
• Handling chilled goods and monitoring temperature requirements.
• Performing daily walkaround checks.

Skills

Driving

Heavy Lifting

Inventory Control

Basic Math

Commercial Driving

Education

Valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence

Driver CPC and tachograph 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

Working Monday to Thursday nights starting around 17:00 you’ll be responsible for transporting fresh fish as part of our cold chain operation.

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled night routes

• Handling chilled goods and monitoring temperature requirements

• Performing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues

• Physically unloading goods using pump trucks and moving pallets

• Completing delivery paperwork accurately

• Following all road transport and tachograph regulations

About you

You’ll need a valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence Driver CPC and tachograph card. Physical fitness is important as the role involves manual handling. Experience with cold chain or fresh produce is an advantage but training will be provided. A professional attitude and commitment to safety are 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.

Well support you on your journey and create the conditions that make it worthwhile.

Well 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

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

• 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.

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.

Key Skills Inventory Control, Basic Math, Paratransit, Tanker Experience, Van Driver, Box Truck Experience, Commercial Driving, Commercial Vehicle Experience, Delivery Driver Experience, Manual Transmission Experience, Driving, Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1