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Class 1 HGV Driver
Class 1 HGV Driver – Critical Infrastructure Role
Be part of the movement – and play your part.
About the Role
As a Class 1 HGV Driver (working days or nights), you’ll ensure customers receive their deliveries on time and in excellent condition. Your responsibilities include:
- Driving HGVs between depots and customer sites across various locations
- Safe and timely delivery of chilled and ambient goods
- Completing delivery notes and ensuring all paperwork is accurate
- Securing loads properly and performing routine vehicle safety checks
- Adhering to road transport regulations, including driver hours and WTD compliance
- Assisting with loading/unloading and ensuring loads are evenly distributed
You'll join a supportive team in Rathcoole, where collaboration is key. You’ll drive modern, well-maintained vehicles and work closely with the transport team to keep operations running smoothly.
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Key Requirements
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
- A full, clean Class 1 HGV licence
- Valid CPC and tachograph card
- Strong English skills (essential for customer interactions)
- A friendly, professional attitude
- Confidence in road driving and a commitment to safety standards
- Reliability and ability to work independently while embracing teamwork
If you’re reliable, safety-conscious, and thrive in an environment that values independence with collaboration, this role is for you.
We foster diversity and inclusivity—differing perspectives and skills make our team stronger.
Working at DFDS
Career Growth & Development
As part of a forward-thinking company, we prioritise your growth:
- Encourage challenges and skill acquisition
- Provide training courses to help you develop professionally
- Support career progression through workplace experience
Benefits Package
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When you join DFDS, you gain access to outstanding benefits, including:
- Company Pension Scheme (enrolment after probation completion, with optional life assurance eligibility)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (flexible extra leave options)
- Bike to Work Scheme (help cut costs while staying active)
- HSF Assist (employer support services including a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, counselling, and legal helpline)
- Health Plan (dental cashback, vision benefits, and more)
- MyGym (discounts on fitness facilities nationwide)
- Free Ferry Travel (unlimited journeys for up to four guests between key routes like Dover-Calais or Newcastle-Amsterdam)
Ready to join?
If you align with this role’s mission, submit your CV—we’re actively reviewing applications and keen for our next team member!
Feedback is critically valued—let’s get the ball rolling!
Apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.
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