Class 1 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 Class 1 Driver.
Be part of the movement – and play your part.
About the role
Working Monday – Friday days, you will be responsible for:
- Driving a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle on local and regional day runs, Monday to Friday
- Moving mainly fridge loads, with dry loads when needed
- Doing your daily walkaround checks and flagging any issues
- Keeping an eye on fridge temps to make sure everything stays just right
- Getting goods delivered safely and on time
- Sorting out the basic paperwork and delivery logs
- Following the usual road rules and tachograph regs.
About you
You will be an experienced and dependable Class 1 driver with a valid C+E licence, up-to-date CPC, and digital tachograph card. You take pride in safe, efficient driving and understand the importance of delivering on time. You’ll be comfortable handling fridge work (training can be given if needed) and happy to pitch in with the dry loads. You’re professional, easy to get along with, and like to keep things running smoothly. If you enjoy being out on the road during the day, this role could be ideal for you.
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.
- 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
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.
- Department
- Drivers
- Locations
- DFDS Stornoway (Stornoway, Island Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RD)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- People manager position
- No
About DFDS UK & Ireland
About DFDS
We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees.
We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.
We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.
DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.
Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.
Class 1 Driver
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