Class 1 HGV Driver

DFDS; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Whittlesey is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to ensure timely delivery of goods across Europe. This critical role involves driving company vehicles, unloading goods, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and a DIGI card, alongside a commitment to safety and professionalism. The role offers numerous benefits including life assurance, pension scheme, and access to mental health support, enhancing overall employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Wellbeing platform access

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence and Driver CPC are mandatory.
• Customer-facing delivery experience is essential.
• Smart, professional appearance with a positive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicles on scheduled routes.
• Unload goods and provide excellent customer service.
• Complete vehicle checks and follow road regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Professional appearance

Education

Valid Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

DIGI 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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled routes
• Physically unloading goods to the back door of trailers
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery points
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
• Monitoring EV systems when applicable
• Handling delivery paperwork accurately
• Following all road transport and tachograph regulations

Qualifications and Requirements

You will need a valid Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and DIGI card. Experience with customer‑facing deliveries is essential, along with a smart, professional appearance and a positive attitude. If you are reliable, safety‑conscious, and ready to embrace EV technology, you will fit right in.

Benefits

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 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.