HGV Driver/Yard Operative

DFDS UK & Ireland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; 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

Wellbeing platform access

Mental health support programs

Health care cashback

Job summary

DFDS is hiring an HGV Driver / Yard Operative in Inverness. The role combines local driving, yard movements, and warehouse support. You will ensure trailers, vehicles and freight move safely and efficiently through the depot while assisting the wider operation.

You will hold a valid HGV licence (Category C/C+E) with Driver CPC and Tachograph Card, plus an in-date Counterbalance forklift licence. Experience in transport, yard or warehouse operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C or C+E HGV licence with Driver CPC and Tachograph Card.
• In-date Counterbalance forklift licence essential; Tug licence a plus.
• Experience in transport, yard, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Know-how of tachograph regulations and UK road transport rules.

Responsibilities

• Complete local collections and deliveries safely and on time.
• Shunt and position trailers around the yard to maximise efficiency.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain vehicle/trailer cleanliness.
• Load and unload trailers using a counterbalance forklift.
• Secure loads and ensure vehicles are prepared for transport.
• Support warehouse operations with stock movements and inventory checks.
• Maintain paperwork and records with high housekeeping standards.

Skills

HGV driving

Yard operations

Warehouse support

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Tachograph Card

Driver CPC

Job description

Do you enjoy a varied role that combines driving, yard operations, and warehouse support? Are you a safety focused team player who is happy to get stuck in wherever needed? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as an HGV Driver / Yard Operative in Inverness.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

This is a diverse, hands‑on role combining local driving duties with yard and warehouse operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring trailers, vehicles, and freight move safely and efficiently through the depot while supporting the wider operation.

You will be responsible for:

• Completing local collections and deliveries in a safe, professional, and timely manner
• Shunting, positioning, and parking trailers around the yard to maximise efficiency and support operational requirements
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks, jet washing, and maintaining vehicle and trailer cleanliness
• Loading and unloading trailers, flatbeds, and containers using a counterbalance forklift
• Securing loads safely using appropriate restraint methods and ensuring vehicles are prepared for transport
• Supporting warehouse operations with stock movements, inventory checks, and general warehouse duties
• Maintaining accurate paperwork, delivery documentation, and operational records while ensuring high standards of housekeeping throughout the depot

About you

You'll hold a valid Category C or C+E HGV licence, along with a current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card. An in‑date Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential, and a Tug Licence would be advantageous.

You'll have previous experience within transport, yard, warehouse, or logistics operations, with a strong understanding of trailer movements, load securing, vehicle compliance, and safe working practices. Knowledge of tachograph regulations, driver hours legislation, and UK road transport requirements is important.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a practical, hands‑on individual who enjoys variety and takes pride in getting the job done right. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to step out of the cab and support warehouse operations are key. You'll be comfortable working outdoors, handling physically demanding tasks, and contributing positively as part of a close‑knit 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.

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
• 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.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.