Van Driver

DFDS; Lochmaddy; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to join Company Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Health Plan with HSF

Free ferry travel for up to four guests

Job summary

Join DFDS as a Van Driver, a key role ensuring timely deliveries across the Isle of North Uist. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, carrying out vehicle checks, and supporting the local team. This position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, along with opportunities for personal development and a variety of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous delivery driving experience preferred but not required.
• Good knowledge of Isle of North Uist, Benbecula, and South Uist.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of goods to businesses and customers.
• Ensure timely and excellent condition deliveries.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

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 a Van Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working full-time or part-time, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering a variety of goods to businesses and customers across the island
• Ensuring all deliveries are made on time and in excellent condition
• Providing friendly and professional service during drop-offs
• Carrying out basic vehicle checks and maintaining cleanliness of the van
• Supporting the DFDS North Uist team when required

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a full, clean UK driving licence and preferably have previous delivery driving experience, though this is not required. A good knowledge of the Isle of North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist is important, along with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills.

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.

• Pension: Opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme after successful completion of probation
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Health Plan with HSF –Includes benefits like money back on dentistry and glasses etc.
• Free ferry travel for up to four guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

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.