Class 1 HGV Driver

DFDS UK & Ireland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation company in Scotland is seeking a Class 1 Driver to transport refrigerated goods, ensuring timely deliveries and safety compliance. The role requires a full Class 1 Driving Licence, along with valid DIGI and CPC cards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. This position offers excellent benefits, including life assurance, pension scheme, holiday purchase options, and various healthcare support.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Full employee assistance programme

Huge range of retail discounts

Access to myStrength Wellbeing platform

Access to mental health first aid

Cashback on health care

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 Driving Licence is mandatory.
• An understanding of temperature control systems is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in handling perishable goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport refrigerated goods to various destinations
• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to safety protocols
• Safely operate Class 1 vehicles adhering to traffic laws
• Monitor and maintain proper temperature controls during transit
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Full Class 1 Driving Licence

Valid DIGI card

Valid 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 Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

You will be responsible for 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.

• Working any 5 from 7
• 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.

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.