Class 1 HGV Driver - Casual

DFDS; Immingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a professional Class 1 Driver to join our team near Immingham. You will operate curtainsider or refrigerated trailers across the UK, ensuring on-time deliveries and accurate logging of hours.

The role includes using our DFDS apps to update customers in real time and maintaining trailer temperatures for fridge work. Applicants should hold CPC and DIGI card, be comfortable working independently, and demonstrate strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• CPC and DIGI card required.
• Experience with safety checks and hours logging.
• Ability to work independently and maintain vehicle safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport goods using curtainsider or refrigerated trailers.
• Ensure timely collections and deliveries across the UK.
• Use DFDS apps to provide real-time updates to customers.
• Monitor and maintain trailer temperatures for fridge work.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries and driving hours.
• Comply with road safety and transport regulations.

Skills

CPC

DIGI card

Customer focus

Independent worker

Tools

DFDS apps

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 on a zero hour contract.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Based near Immingham Docks, as a key link in our international supply chain, you’ll work with DFDS‑owned trailers and equipment from our terminals and vessels, as part of Northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics network.

Salary Package

Basic: Weekly £680.59/£14.48 per hour

Overtime (Mon – Sat): £15.00 per hour

Overtime (Sun): £16.52 per hour

All hours paid for including breaks. All CPC Training provided by DFDS Killingholme during working hours.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Safe transport of goods using curtainsider or refrigerated trailers
• Timely collections and deliveries across the UK
• Usage of DFDS apps to give customers real-time updates
• (For fridge work) Monitoring and maintaining correct trailer temperatures
• 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.

We look forward to hearing from you.