Class 1 HGV Driver

DFDS Germany ApS & Co.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Peterborough is looking for a Class 1 Driver to deliver fresh and frozen products. You must have a full HGV Class 1 licence and at least 2 years of experience driving C+E vehicles. Excellent English verbal and written skills and strong customer service abilities are essential. The role includes ensuring delivery note signatures, adhering to transport regulations, and assisting with unloading. This position offers various employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and life assurance cover.

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 healthcare

Access to wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 Licence and valid DIGI Card.
• At least 2 years of experience driving C+E vehicles.
• Fridge work experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh and frozen products to customers’ premises.
• Ensure all delivery notes are signed upon delivery.
• Adhere to road transport regulations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

English verbal and written skills

Customer service skills

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 youlief 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 Driver.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering fresh and frozen products to customers’ premises.

• Working 4o4o nights
• Ensure all delivery notes are signed upon delivery
• Adhere to road transport regulations.
• To accurately record all activities in line with legislation and company requirements
• To work within the remits of the European Drivers Hours regulations.
• To work within the remits of the Working Time Directive.
• Assisting with unloading

About you

You will need a full HGV Class 1 Licence, valid DIGI Card, valid CPC Card, experience with fridge work, good English verbal and written skills and excellent customer service skills. You must beLayers over the age of 21 and have 2+ years experience driving C+E vehicles. Experience in fridge work is desirable but not 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.

• 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 award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

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.

Are we a match? Then what are साझा 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.