Class 1 HGV Driver - Flatbeds

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

Days/Tramping Package

Basic: Weekly £680.59/£14.48 per hour

Overtime (Mon – Sat): £15.00 per hour

Overtime (Sun): £16.52 per hour

All hours paid for including breaks. All CPC Training provided by DFDS Killingholme during working hours.

You’ll be responsible for transporting a mix of freight using flatbed and curtainsider trailers, ensuring loads are delivered safely, securely, and on time. This is a hands‑on role with a strong focus on load securing, safety, and professionalism.

You will be responsible for:

Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled routes

Operating both flatbed and curtainsider trailers

Securing loads using straps, chains, and other equipment to ensure safe transport

Loading and unloading where required, ensuring even weight distribution

Carrying out daily vehicle and trailer checks

Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records

Following all driver hours, tachograph, and road safety regulations

About you

You’ll hold a valid Class 1 licence, along with a CPC and digital tachograph card. Experience working with flatbed trailers and load restraint techniques is highly desirable.

You’ll be safety‑focused, reliable, and confident securing a variety of loads. Good time management, attention to detail, and a professional attitude are essential. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy a hands‑on driving job and take pride in delivering a high standard of work.

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.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll 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 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