HGV Driver - Casual
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 HGV Driver.
Be part of the movement – and play your part.
About the role
We’re looking for a Casual HGV Driver to help us deliver chilled, ambient, and fresh produce from our Larkhall depot to various locations. You’ll be driving modern, well-maintained HGVs and working with a friendly transport team to keep things running smoothly.
You will be responsible for:
- Driving HGVs between depots and customer sites, following your delivery schedule
- Delivering a mix of chilled, fresh, and ambient goods
- Securing loads and doing basic safety checks before heading out
- Making sure delivery paperwork is accurate and signed
- Logging your journey times, mileage, and hours using a tachograph
- Helping with loading/unloading when needed
- Reporting any vehicle issues or faults to the team
About you
You will have clean HGV Class 1 licence, a valid Driver CPC, and tachograph card, you know your way around the road and understand the importance of safety and reliability. You will have good communication skills, and enjoy working independently while still being part of a supportive team. If you’re friendly, professional, and customer-focused, you’ll fit right in.
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, let’s talk about what we can offer you.
When you join us, you become part of a fantastic business that genuinely invests in the growth and development of its people. Alongside a supportive culture, you’ll have access to a range of excellent benefits, including:
- Pension Scheme – After successfully completing your probation, you’ll have the opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme. Plus, members of the scheme may also be eligible for life assurance (subject to criteria).
- Holiday Purchase Scheme – Flexibility to buy additional holiday days to suit your lifestyle.
- Bike to Work Scheme – Save money and stay active with our cycle-to-work initiative.
- HSF Assist – Our employee assistance programme offers a variety of support services, including a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling and Emotional Wellbeing Support, and a Legal Helpline.
- Health Plan with HSF – Enjoy benefits like cashback on dental treatments, glasses, and more.
- MyGym – Access great discounts at hundreds of gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, outdoor bootcamps, and studios offering yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, and more.
- Free Ferry Travel – Enjoy unlimited free ferry travel for up to four guests between Dover and Calais or Newcastle and Amsterdam.
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
- Lucey Transport, Dublin (I) (506-508 Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co Dublin)
- Employment type
- Contract
- 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.