Class 1 HGV Driver

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 on day shifts youll carry out collections deliveries and trunking across the Central Belt of Scotland as well as trunk routes between Larkhall Inverness Aberdeen and Fort William. Youll be responsible for moving a range of freight safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled collection delivery and trunking routes

• Transporting a variety of freight including palletised goods and commercial cargo

• Carrying out pre and posttrip vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness

• Completing delivery notes logs and transport documentation accurately

• Communicating clearly with transport coordinators and depot teams

• Managing your time effectively to meet delivery windows

• Ensuring all activity complies with road transport and driverhours regulations

About you

Youll hold a valid and clean HGV Class 1 licence along with a Driver CPC and tachograph card. Experience with refrigerated transport is preferred due to the nature of some loads and ADR certification is advantageous (ADR supplements available) but not essential. A good knowledge of Scotlands road network particularly routes between Larkhall and Inverness is highly beneficial.

Youll thrive in this role if youre reliable self-motivated and comfortable working independently. Strong communication skills good time management and a professional safetyfirst approach are essential. Youll also be adaptable able to handle different freight types and calm when responding to unexpected challenges.

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.

Well support you on your journey and create the conditions that make it worthwhile.

Well 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 weve developed training courses to support you.

Now about what we can give you. Youll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• 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

• 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.

• Cashback on health care including dental optical physiotherapy prescriptions specialist consultations and much more.

Are we a match Then what are you waiting for Apply now.

If you think your personality skills experience and desire match this role wed love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible as were keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.