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 a Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, you’ll support local delivery and collection operations, ensuring goods are moved safely, efficiently, and with a high level of customer service. This role offers variety, including some van and Class 2 work, and regular interaction with customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled delivery and collection routes

• Loading and unloading goods safely and efficiently

• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and ensuring legal compliance

• Planning routes to meet delivery schedules

• Providing a friendly, professional service to customers

• Completing paperwork and transport documentation accurately

• Supporting van or Class 2 duties when required

About you

You will have a Class 1 HGV Licence, with valid CPC and DIGI card. Additionally, you’ll thrive in this role if you’re reliable, take initiative, and manage your time well. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are key, especially as this is a customer‑facing position. You’ll be joining a welcoming, friendly, and outgoing team, where approachability and teamwork are highly valued.

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

• 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.