Class 1 HGV Driver

DFDS UK & Ireland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Health care cashback

Job summary

DFDS UK & Ireland is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our team. You will transport chill and ambient goods, performing multi-drop runs and aiding warehouse operations to ensure on-time, safe deliveries.

The role requires a valid UK HGV licence and a current Driver CPC, with a strong focus on road safety, precise communication, and excellent customer service to support our operations across Europe and beyond.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV driver’s licence (Class 1).
• Up-to-date Driver CPC.
• Strong knowledge of road transport regulations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Transport chill and ambient goods to customers with timeliness and safety in mind.
• Perform multi-drop runs and assist with warehouse duties where needed.
• Ensure delivery notes are signed and records kept in line with legislation.

Skills

UK HGV licence

Driver CPC

Customer service

Safety conscious

Communication skills

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

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HGV Driver to join our fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for the transporting of chill and ambient goods to our customers, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of cargo. Additionally, this will involve multi drops and working within the warehouse. This requires a strong dedication to safety, attention to detail and excellent driving skills.

• Ensure all delivery notes are signed upon delivery
• Minimise the risk of accidents
• At all times deliver excellent customer service
• Adhere to road transport regulations
• Ensure the vehicle is kept to regulatory safety standards
• To assist with unloading at store
• To accurately record all activities in line with legislation and company requirements

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need a valid UK HGV driving licence, along with an up-to-date Driver CPC. A strong understanding of road safety and transport legislation is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude to ensure smooth operations and maintain high service standards.

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.