Class 1 HGV Driver - Special Cargo

Shifts available: Monday – Friday Days and Tramping.

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 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

We’re looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Special Cargo team and this role is anything but ordinary. You’ll be transporting unique and oversized loads, from Viking ships and turf for football pitches to caravans. If it’s special cargo, we’re the team that moves it.

What you’ll be doing:

Safely driving across the UK and occasionally further afield with specialist cargo

Carrying out vehicle checks and making sure all equipment is secure and compliant

Working closely with our planning and operations teams to keep deliveries on track

Representing DFDS in a professional and friendly manner at customer sites and on the road

Handling delivery paperwork and using onboard systems to track your journeys

Following all road safety and load security regulations
About you

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you’ve got a Class 1 licence, a Driver CPC, and a DIGI card. If you’ve worked with unusual or oversized loads before, that’s a bonus, but if not, no worries, we’ll give you all the training you need.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing a good job, always puts safety first, and enjoys a bit of variety in their day. You’re confident working solo, but also know how to stay connected and work well with the wider 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 Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

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? 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