HGV Driver & Yard Operative – Local Routes & Ferry Travel

Dfds A/S; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests (

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests (

Full employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing platform (myStrength)

Mental health first aid

Cashback on health care

Job summary

DFDS is seeking an HGV Driver / Yard Operative in Inverness. This hands-on role combines local driving with yard and warehouse duties to keep trailers, vehicles and freight moving safely and efficiently through the depot.

You’ll perform vehicle checks, load securing, and support warehouse operations while maintaining high housekeeping standards. You should hold a Category C/C+E licence with Driver CPC and tachograph card, along with a Counterbalance forklift licence; Tug licence is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C or C+E HGV licence and a current Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card held and in-date Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Experience in transport, yard, warehouse or logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out local collections and deliveries safely and on time.
• Shunting and parking trailers around the yard to maximise efficiency.
• Daily vehicle checks, jet washing, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Loading/unloading with a counterbalance forklift.
• Securing loads and preparing vehicles for transport.
• Supporting warehouse tasks and stock movements.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork and depot records.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team player

Hands-on

Communication

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Tug licence

Job description

DFDS is seeking an HGV Driver / Yard Operative in Inverness. This hands-on role combines local driving with yard and warehouse duties to keep trailers, vehicles and freight moving safely and efficiently through the depot.

You’ll perform vehicle checks, load securing, and support warehouse operations while maintaining high housekeeping standards. You should hold a Category C/C+E licence with Driver CPC and tachograph card, along with a Counterbalance forklift licence; Tug licence is a plus.