DFDS Logistics are based at 7 sites across the UK, have 338 trucks and 4,561 trailers that are used throughout the UK and Europe. Delivering to over 1,000 customers at over 4,000 unique sites, travelling nearly 30M KM per annum. Over 900 drivers are utilised, with close to 500 drivers being employed directly by DFDS.

 

Our growing Logistics business in Larkhall are now looking for Class 1 Day Drivers with nights out to deliver to Heathrow. This is based on a two-week shift pattern:

Week 1 you will run down      Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Week 2 you will run down      Tuesday and Thursday

 

The role will be delivering to food service, wholesalers and RDC’s and will in involve multi drop up to 8 drops per day The work will be fridge work with predominantly FRSH FISH so previous experience with fridges would be an advantage. If you have your full HGV Licence and excellent customer service skills our team are wanting to hear from you! We offer stable and reliable work. The pay rate of £11.94 per hour with £17.91 overtime rate paid after 40 hours, the average salary our drivers earn is £39,500

 

All you need is:

• Full HGV Class 1 Licence
• Valid DIGI Card
• Valid CPC Card
• Good English verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills

 

Now about what we can give you.  You’ll become part of a great business who take our people development seriously.  You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Pension: Opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme after successful completion of probation  
• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
  • Health Plan with HSF –Includes benefits like money back on dentistry and glasses etc.  
  • Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trip

 

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 1.9bn. To over 8,400 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 10,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across more than 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.  In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network.

 

Interested? Apply now!  So, if you have excellent customer service skills and a desire to work with one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, previous experience in a transport and shipping environment, although this is not essential, please send us across your CV!