Class 2 HGV Driver

DFDS; Princes Risborough; 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 between Dover/Calais

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing platform

Retail discounts

Job summary

DFDS in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Class 2 HGV Driver to join our logistics team on a Monday to Friday tramping schedule. You will deliver dry cargo to commercial customers across the UK and ensure timely, safe deliveries.

You should hold a Full Class 2 HGV licence, a valid DIGI card and CPC card, with good communication and a proactive approach to customer service. Being on the road and working independently is valued, with opportunities to develop within a supportive, diverse

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full Class 2 HGV licence with valid DIGI and CPC cards.
• Proven ability to drive safely and comply with driver hours regulations.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious and capable of delivering high‑quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Make safe and timely deliveries/collections from commercial sites.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service during all interactions.
• Support warehouse activities including loading and unloading.
• Follow on-site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Full Class 2 HGV licence

DIGI card

CPC card

Driving

Communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

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 Class 2 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About The Role

We’re looking for a reliable and professional Class 2 HGV Driver to join our team, working Monday to Friday on a tramping schedule. This role involves delivering dry cargo using box trailers to a variety of commercial customers across the UK.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Making safe and timely deliveries and collections from commercial sites
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with driver regulations
• Providing excellent customer service during all interactions
• Supporting warehouse activities including loading and unloading
• Following on-site health and safety procedures

About You

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you’ve got a Full Class 2 HGV licence, a valid DIGI card, and a CPC card. You’re confident behind the wheel and know your way around driver hours and compliance. Ideally, you’ve got a couple of years’ experience under your belt, but what really matters is that you’re reliable, safety-conscious, and take pride in doing a good job. You’ve got solid communication skills, both spoken and written, and you’re all about giving great service to customers. If you’re someone who works well on your own and enjoys being out on the road, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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.

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.