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Class 1 HGV Driver Nights

DFDS UK & Ireland


Job Location:

Lowestoft - UK

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement and play your part.

About the role

Working night shifts youll be responsible for transporting frozen food products to customers ensuring goods are delivered safely on time and in line with temperature control standards.

You will be responsible for:

  • Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled night routes

  • Delivering frozen food products to customer sites

  • Monitoring trailer temperatures and ensuring coldchain compliance

  • Carrying out pre and posttrip vehicle checks

  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately

  • Following all road transport regulations including driver hours and tachograph rules

  • Representing the business professionally at all delivery points

About you

Youll hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence along with a Driver CPC and digital tachograph card. Experience with refrigerated or frozen goods is preferred but not essential.

Youll be reliable safetyfocused and comfortable working night shifts. Strong time management attention to detail and a professional customerfocused attitude will help you succeed in this role.

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

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

  • Access to Thrive 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.

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.


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About DFDSWe operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17000 full-time employees.We move goods in trailers by ferry road & rail and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.We also move car and foot passengers o ... View more

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