Class 1 HGV Driver – 4o4o Nights

Company: DFDS
Apply for the Class 1 HGV Driver – 4o4o Nights
Location: Grimsby
Job Description:

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.

About The Role

You’ll be working 4 on 4 off nights with fridge trailers, transporting fresh fish and frozen food for supermarket distribution.

Responsibilities

  • Driving Class 1 vehicles on regional and national routes
  • Shunting trailers around our site
  • Handling chilled and frozen goods, monitoring fridge temperatures
  • Performing daily walk‑around checks and reporting any issues
  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately
  • Following all road transport and tachograph regulations
  • Ensuring loads are secure and handled safely

Qualifications

  • Full HGV Class 1 licence
  • Valid Driver CPC and tachograph card
  • Experience with fridge work is a bonus but not essential; training can be provided
  • Professional attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety in everything you do
  • Interest in diversity and inclusivity: we believe varied opinions, skills and strong characters bring out the best in a team

Benefits

  • 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 unlimited trips
  • Full employee assistance programme including proactive financial, emotional, mental and physical health care support, face‑to‑face counselling, fast 24/7 GP access, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their families
  • Huge range of retail discounts from high‑street and online retailers
  • Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions and specialist consultations
  • Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform with mental wellness content
  • Access to mental health first aid and support webinars focused on all areas of positive wellbeing

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026