05/02/2026 Class 1 Driver - Nights Brixham, United Kingdom

DFDS Germany ApS & Co.; Brixham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to transport fresh fish on scheduled night routes. Responsibilities include handling chilled goods, performing vehicle checks, and completing delivery paperwork. A valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and tachograph card are required. Experience with cold chain is preferred but training will be provided. The role emphasizes safety and physical fitness. Competitive benefits include life assurance, a pension scheme, and mental health support.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Access to wellbeing platform

Mental health first aid support

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• Driver CPC and tachograph card needed.
• Experience with cold chain is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Transport fresh fish on scheduled night routes.
• Handle chilled goods and monitor temperature.
• Perform daily walkaround checks on vehicles.
• Unload goods using pump trucks and move pallets.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Manual handling

Professional attitude towards safety

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.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working Monday to Thursday nights, starting around 17:00, you’ll be responsible for transporting fresh fish as part of our cold chain operation.

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled night routes
• Handling chilled goods and monitoring temperature requirements
• Performing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues
• Physically unloading goods using pump trucks and moving pallets
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Following all road transport and tachograph regulations

About you

You’ll need a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and tachograph card. Physical fitness is important as the role involves manual handling. Experience with cold chain or fresh produce is an advantage, but training will be provided. A professional attitude and commitment to safety are essential.

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.

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 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.