Class 1 HGV Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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. </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">You will be responsible for delivering fresh and frozen products to customers’ premises</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working 4o4o days</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure all delivery notes are signed upon delivery</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Adhere to road transport regulations.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To accurately record all activities in line with legislation and company</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To work within the remits of the European Drivers Hours regulations.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To work within the remits of the Working Time Directive.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assisting with unloading</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About you </h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will need a full HGV Class 1 Licence, valid DIGI Card, valid CPC Card, experience with fridge work, good English verbal, written skills and excellent customer service skills. You must be over the age of 21 and have 2+ years experience driving C+E vehicles. Experience in fridge work is desirable but not essential.</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">Life assurance cover</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contributory company pension scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Holiday Purchase Scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full employee assistance programme including:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to MyStrength, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.</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">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>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 16 Sep 2026
- Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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