Newly Qualified Class 1 Driver

DFDS; South Killingholme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for newly qualified Class 1 drivers to join their dynamic team in South Killingholme. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for hands-on training and a pathway to a stable, rewarding career in logistics. As a Class 1 Driver, you will operate vehicles to transport goods, ensuring efficient delivery while adhering to safety regulations. With a strong commitment to employee development, this company provides access to excellent benefits, including life assurance and a contributory pension scheme. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance Cover

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free Ferry Travel for Guests

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Cashback on Health Care

Access to Wellbeing Platform

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced Class 1 driver with valid CPC and DIGI card.
• Strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and willingness to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Class 1 vehicles to transport goods.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Ensuring timely and efficient delivery per company schedules.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph (DIGI) card

Communication Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Understanding of Transport Regulations

Job description

DFDS South Killingholme, England, United Kingdom

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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 Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Just got your Class 1 Licence? DFDS Killingholme is opening the door to new HGV drivers looking to build a long-term career in transport and logistics. We are offering full support for newly qualified driver and committed to helping you succeed from day one with hands-on training, real-world driving opportunities, and a pathway to a stable and rewarding career.

Alongside Training, The Role Will Involve

• Safely operating Class 1 vehicles to transport goods to and from the Port of Immingham.
• Ensuring timely and efficient delivery in line with DFDS schedules and customer expectations.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance needs promptly.
• Accurately completing all relevant paperwork and use on-board systems as required.
• Adhering to all road safety regulations, tachograph laws, and company policies.
• Communicating effectively with port staff, planners, and the DFDS transport team.
• Maintaining a professional and courteous attitude at all times, representing DFDS standards.
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified or experienced Class 1 (C+E) driver who holds a valid CPC qualification and a Digital Tachograph (DIGI) card. They should demonstrate a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to develop their skills within a busy logistics operation. Reliability, punctuality, and confidence in handling articulated vehicles are essential, along with a sound understanding of transport regulations. Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude are key, as the role involves working closely with DFDS teams and port personnel. A flexible approach to working hours and a desire to grow within a leading logistics company will help the candidate succeed in this role.

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 Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
  
  

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About DFDS

We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees.

We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.

We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Truck Transportation, and Hospitality

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