14/01/2026 Class 1 HGV Driver Peterborough, United Kingdom

DFDS Germany ApS & Co.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Peterborough seeks a Class 1 HGV Driver. You will be responsible for delivering goods safely and efficiently, providing excellent customer service, and driving EV vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and DIGI card, alongside experience in customer deliveries and a safety-conscious approach. Join us for a rewarding career with numerous benefits, including life assurance and retail discounts.

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

Wellbeing platform access

Mental health first aid access

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and DIGI card required.
• Experience in customer-facing deliveries essential.
• Positive attitude and readiness to embrace EV technology.

Responsibilities

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled routes.
• Physically unloading goods at delivery points.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting issues.
• Providing excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Monitoring EV systems when applicable.
• Handling delivery paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Professional appearance

Reliability

Education

Valid Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

DIGI card

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 Friday, you’ll be responsible for delivering goods safely and efficiently to customer premises. This is a customer-facing role, so professionalism and presentation are key. Most of the time, you’ll be driving an EV vehicle, but you may also operate standard HGV trucks when required.

Responsibilities

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled routes
• Physically unloading goods to the back door of trailers
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery points
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
• Monitoring EV systems when applicable
• Handling delivery paperwork accurately
• Following all road transport and tachograph regulations

About you

You’ll need a valid Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and DIGI card. Experience with customer-facing deliveries is essential, along with a smart, professional appearance and a positive attitude. If you’re reliable, safety-conscious, and ready to embrace EV technology, you’ll fit right in.

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.

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.