Class 1 HGV Driver - Days

DFDS; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase

Health Plan

Free ferry travel

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our team. You will safely transport goods across the UK and beyond, delivering and collecting on time while representing DFDS at customer sites.

You will hold a full HGV1 licence, a valid CPC and Tacho Card, with good English. The role offers comprehensive benefits including pension, Holiday Purchase, Health Plan, and free ferry travel for up to four guests.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence and CPC accreditation.
• Valid Tacho Card and proficient English communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport goods via our modern fleet, including deliveries and collections.
• Sign delivery notes on completion and maintain accurate records.
• Comply with road transport regulations, EU/Working Time rules and load security.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Tacho Card

CPC Qualification

English Communication

Customer Service

Job description

Do you enjoy life on the road and take pride in delivering a safe, professional, and dependable service? Are you looking for a role where your work plays a vital part in keeping goods moving across the UK and beyond? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

As a Class 1 HGV Driver, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods, carrying out both deliveries and collections using our modern fleet. You'll represent DFDS on the road and at customer sites, providing a high standard of service while ensuring all journeys are completed safely and on schedule.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure all delivery notes are signed upon delivery.
• Adhere to all road transport regulations at all times.
• Deliver chilled, produce, and ambient goods to customer premises.
• Accurately record all activities in line with legal and company requirements.
• Comply with European Drivers' Hours regulations.
• Work within the requirements of the Working Time Directive.
• Ensure all loads are secured safely and appropriately.

About you

You will hold a full HGV Class 1 licence and have a valid Tacho Card as well as a current CPC qualification. You will possess good English communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to complete documentation accurately and interact effectively with customers and colleagues. In addition, you will demonstrate excellent customer service skills and take pride in representing the business in a professional manner.

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 become part of a great business who take our people development seriously. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• 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