Van Driver - Nights

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 Van Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working Monday to Friday on night shifts, you’ll be responsible for completing deliveries to customer sites while also supporting warehouse operations using a forklift. This is a varied, physical role combining driving, customer interaction, and equipment operation.

You will be responsible for:

Driving a van to deliver goods to customer premises

Loading and unloading deliveries, including manual handling

Operating a forklift (FLT) safely to move goods and support operations

Carrying out basic vehicle and equipment checks

Providing a professional and friendly service to customers

Completing delivery paperwork accurately

Following all safety procedures and company policies

About you

You’ll hold a minimum Class B (car/van) licence, ideally with Class 1 experience, along with a valid FLT licence. You’ll be comfortable with manual work and confident operating in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re reliable, flexible, and able to work independently. A positive attitude, strong time‑management skills, and a commitment to safety and customer service are essential. You’ll also be a team player who is happy to support both driving and warehouse duties as required.

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