Class 1 HGV Driver - Tramping

DFDS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Mental wellbeing platform access

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our distribution team. You will operate Class 1 fridge trailers on regional and national routes, shunt trailers on site, and ensure loads are secured and logged correctly.

The role requires a full HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and tachograph card; training is available. Expect Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday shifts, a safety‑first culture, and the chance to work with a diverse, hardworking team.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and tachograph card required.
• Experience with fridge work is a bonus.
• Professional attitude, strong communication, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicles on regional and national routes.
• Shunt trailers and handle chilled and frozen goods.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.
• Maintain fridge temperatures and follow tachograph regulations.
• Comply with all road transport regulations.

Skills

Full HGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

tachograph card

Fridge work experience

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.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the Role

Shifts Available: Monday - Friday, Tuesday - Saturday

You’ll be working days tramping with fridge trailers, transporting fresh fish and frozen food for supermarket distribution.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on regional and national routes
• Shunting trailers around our site
• Handling chilled and frozen goods, monitoring fridge temperatures
• Performing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Following all road transport and tachograph regulations
• Ensuring loads are secure and handled safely

About You

To join our team, you’ll need a full HGV Class 1 licence, along with a valid Driver CPC and tachograph card. Experience with fridge work is a bonus but not essential, as training can be provided. Most importantly, you’ll bring a professional attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety in everything you do.

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 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.