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Class 1 HGV Driver

On-site in Wisbech·Added 10 days ago (last checked 3 Oct)

Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Wisbech

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

To join our team, you'll need a full HGV Class 1 licence, along with a valid Driver CPC and tachograph card. Experience with fridge work is a bonus but not essential, as training can be provided. Most importantly, you'll bring a professional attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety in everything you do.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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

  • Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

  • 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.

The role

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.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for:

  • Driving Class 1 vehicles on regional and national routes

  • Handling chilled and frozen goods, monitoring fridge temperatures

  • Performing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues

  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately

  • Following all road transport and tachograph regulations

  • Ensuring loads are secure and handled safely

How you'll work

Shifts Available: Nights (Thursday to Sunday), Days (Thursday to Sunday) & Tramping (Friday to Monday)

You'll be working with fridge trailers, transporting fresh and frozen food.

Hiring process

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.

About DFDS UK & Ireland

Industry
Shipping and Logistics
Website
dfds.com

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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.

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