Class 1 HGV Driver

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 Casual Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

This is a casual/zero-hours position, working Monday to Friday during the day. You’ll be responsible for local runs, moving mainly fridge loads with dry loads when required.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle on scheduled local routes
• Transporting chilled goods and monitoring fridge temperatures
• Completing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues
• Ensuring goods are delivered safely and on time
• Handling basic paperwork and delivery logs
• Following road transport regulations and tachograph requirements

You’ll be working with a friendly, professional team and operating modern, well-maintained vehicles equipped for refrigerated transport.

About you

You’ll need a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and tachograph card. Experience with fridge work is preferred, but training can be provided. You should be reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards of professionalism. We value you as a vital part of the critical infrastructure and an equal member of DFDS.

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
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

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.