Distribution Driver

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Employee counselling

Company Pension with Life/Sickness

Pension with life cover

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Belfast is seeking a professional Distribution Driver to safely load, transport, and deliver cargo in line with customer requirements and legal standards. You will inspect goods, complete accurate paperwork, ensure vehicle safety, and communicate with customers and the operations team while maintaining high service quality.

The role requires a valid C Licence, English proficiency, and flexibility for early, late, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid C Licence (essential).
• ADR certification (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transfer, and unload cargo in line with customer requirements, ensuring no damage at all stages.
• Inspect cargo condition and accurately complete paperwork/reporting, highlighting discrepancies or damages.
• Carry out vehicle checks to ensure it is safe, roadworthy, and suitable for loading.
• Follow all administrative procedures and maintain accurate, timely records.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations, including IMDG/ADR requirements where applicable.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation for all cargo types, including hazardous goods.
• Report vehicle faults promptly and rectify issues before use.
• Operate vehicles in a safe, legal, and responsible manner, maintaining tachograph and driver documentation.
• Maintain high standards of security, quality, and cleanliness in the working environment.
• Update all collection and delivery information in internal systems and report deviations.

Skills

Customer communication

English proficiency

Weekend availability

Job description

Job Req Number: 120231

Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.

Distribution Driver

Belfast

Mon-Fri, 48 Hours Per Week, Flexibility Required

We are looking for a professional Driver/Operator to safely load, transport, and deliver cargo in line with customer requirements and legal standards. The role involves inspecting goods, completing accurate documentation, ensuring vehicles are safe and compliant, and adhering to all health, safety, and hazardous goods regulations. You will maintain high service standards by handling cargo carefully, updating systems in real time, and communicating effectively with customers and the operations team, while working flexibly and taking responsibility for quality, safety, and accuracy in all tasks.

What will you be doing?

• Safely load, transfer, and unload cargo in line with customer requirements, ensuring no damage at all stages
• Inspect cargo condition and accurately complete paperwork/app reporting, highlighting any discrepancies or damages
• Carry out vehicle checks to ensure it is safe, roadworthy, and suitable for loading
• Follow all administrative procedures and maintain accurate, timely records
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations, including IMDG/ADR requirements where applicable
• Ensure full compliance with legislation for all cargo types, including hazardous goods
• Report vehicle faults promptly and ensure any issues are rectified before use
• Operate vehicles in a safe, legal, and responsible manner, maintaining tachograph and driver documentation
• Maintain high standards of security, quality, and cleanliness in the working environment
• Update all collection and delivery information in internal systems and report any deviations to the operations team

About You

• Valid C Licence (essential)
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• ADR certification (advantageous)
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends
• Good level of written and spoken English
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
• Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.