Class 1 HGV Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Do you want to play a vital role in keeping goods moving across the UK and Europe? Are you a reliable, safety-focused driver who takes pride in delivering excellent service when it matters most? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Class 1 HGV Driver.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As part of our professional driving team, you'll help ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods, supporting customers and communities while contributing to one of the UK's leading transport and logistics operations.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Be part of the movement - and play your part. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the role </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working nights, you’ll be driving a modern fleet to transport goods safely and on time to various destinations. This role involves both deliveries and collections, so flexibility and a can-do attitude are key.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be responsible for:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Delivering chilled, produce, and ambient products to customer premises</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing delivery notes and ensuring signatures on receipt</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following all road transport regulations and tachograph</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recording activities accurately in line with legislation and company standards</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Securing loads properly and performing daily vehicle checks</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working within European Drivers’ Hours and the Working Time Directive</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About you </h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll need a full HGV Class 1 licence, a valid Driver CPC, and a tachograph card to hit the road with us. Good communication skills in English and a professional attitude are essential, along with excellent customer service, because you’re not just delivering goods, you’re representing DFDS. If you’re reliable, safety-conscious, and take pride in doing a great job, you’ll fit right in.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working at DFDS</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join the movement and grow with us.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We’ll support you on your journey and create the conditions that make it worthwhile.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Now, let’s talk about</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">what we can offer you.</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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).</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Holiday Purchase Scheme – Flexibility to buy additional holiday days to suit your lifestyle.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Bike to Work Scheme – Save money and stay active with our cycle-to-work initiative.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Health Plan with HSF – Enjoy benefits like cashback on dental treatments, glasses, and more.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">MyGym – Access great discounts at hundreds of gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, outdoor bootcamps, and studios offering yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, and more.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free Ferry Travel – Enjoy unlimited free ferry travel for up to four guests between Dover and Calais or Newcastle and Amsterdam.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3"> We look forward to hearing from you</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 17 Sep 2026
- Location: Craigavon, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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