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Class 1 HGV Driver

On-site in Kettering·Added 6 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Kettering

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

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 Driver.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

We're looking for a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver working nights, to join our growing transport team.

  • Timely collections and deliveries across the UK

  • Safe transport of goods using fridge trailers

  • Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting

  • Accurate record-keeping of deliveries and driving hours

  • Compliance with all road safety and transport regulations

About You

You're a professional Class 1 Driver who takes pride in doing the job right. Whether your background is in general haulage, fridge work, or both, you're thorough with vehicle checks, safety-conscious, and confident working independently.

You're up to date with your ADR, CPC, DIGI card, and driving hours, and you bring a customer-first attitude to every job.

This role is ideal for someone seeking steady, well-organised work with a supportive transport team.

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

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

  • Access to myStrength, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.

  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for?

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
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