Van Driver

DFDS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Grimsby is seeking a Van Driver to ensure timely delivery of fish products to various customers. This critical role involves driving refrigerated vans on multi-drop routes, loading and unloading goods, and adhering to strict hygiene standards. Candidates should have a full UK driving license, a good geographical understanding of the UK, and at least 6 months of van driving experience in a similar role. This position requires comfort with night time driving and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of van driving experience in a similar multi-drop or regional delivery role.
• Good geographical understanding of the UK.
• Comfortable with night time driving.

Responsibilities

• Driving a refrigerated van on multi-drop delivery routes to various commercial customers.
• Loading and unloading fresh and frozen fish products.
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed in line with hygiene and temperature control requirements.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Geographical understanding of the UK

Van driving experience

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 Van Driver.

As a Van Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our fresh and frozen fish products reach restaurants, fishmongers, and other businesses across the region on time and in perfect condition.

You will be working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday on a consistent shift from 2:00pm to approximately 01:00am (finish times may vary depending on route completion).

You will be responsible for the collection, safe handling, and delivery of seafood products, working to strict hygiene standards and time sensitive schedules to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Driving a refrigerated van on multi-drop delivery routes to various commercial customers
• Loading and unloading fresh and frozen fish products
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed in line with hygiene and temperature control requirements
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and using handheld scanners
• Liaising with dispatch and customer service teams to resolve delivery queries
• Performing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any issues

You’ll be joining a dedicated team of van drivers, supported by a hands‑on transport manager who understands the importance of food logistics and night operations. You’ll be driving refrigerated vans, specifically fitted for chilled and frozen transport, with built‑in temperature monitoring systems and ergonomic loading features to help with heavier deliveries.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and at least 6 months of van driving experience in a similar multi‑drop or regional delivery role. A good geographical understanding of the UK and comfort with night time driving is essential.

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.

Benefits

• 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.