Class 1 HGV Driver

DFDS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a reliable Class 1 Driver to join our transport team based in Kettering. You will collect ferry trailers and deliver to customer sites across the UK, with loads such as paper rolls for cardboard production.

Duties include tipping, reloading, and returning to docks to keep vital supply chains moving. The role requires CPC, DIGI card, and knowledge of driving hours, with experience in ferry trailers or dockside operations considered a bonus.

Qualifications

• CPC qualification and a DIGI card are required.
• Maintain up-to-date driving hours and regulations.
• Experience with ferry trailers or dockside operations is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collect ferry trailers and deliver to customer sites across the UK.
• Ensure safe transport of goods using curtainsider trailers.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Accurately record deliveries and driving hours.
• Comply with all road safety and transport regulations.

Skills

CPC

DIGI card

Driving hours

Customer-focused

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 Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Shifts Available: Days, Tramping & Nights

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join our growing transport team. Based out of Kettering, you'll be collecting ferry trailers and delivering to customer sites across the UK, this will include loads like giant paper rolls, used to make cardboard boxes for home deliveries. This will involve tipping, reloading, and returning to the docks, helping keep vital supply chains moving.

• 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

About You

You’re a professional Class 1 Driver who takes pride in doing the job right. Whether your background is in general haulage, fridge work, or both, you’re thorough with vehicle checks, safety-conscious, and confident working independently.

You’re up to date with your CPC, DIGI card, and driving hours, and you bring a customer‑first attitude to every job. Experience with ferry trailers or dockside operations is a bonus.

This role is ideal for someone seeking steady, well‑organised work with a supportive transport team.

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

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

• Access to myStrength, 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.