Who are we… At DFDS people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talent, provide challenge and opportunity for personal growth and development and do it in an inclusive way to get the best from everyone. We take great pride empowering our people to make a real difference.  Join our driver team and be part of our success as one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies.

 

The Role… The role will involve bulk potato collections using our dedicated equipment. The majority of your work will be bulk deliveries, however until the season begins you will be utilising our fridge trailers picking up a loaded trailer of Frozen Produce, delivering to Distribution Centres along with a small amount of multidrop, dependant on hours left you will reload, tip and back or reload and back to DFDS depot. Our trucks are all under 3 years old and we are looking for drivers who are able to work any 5 days out of 7 with occasional nights out.

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

 

DFDS Benefits:

• Maximum tax-free payments on all subsistence allowances    
• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Proactive support and access to funded continued professional development and full Driver CPC training provided FOC
• Opportunity to be part of our driver champions network (be part of making a continued positive difference for our driver teams)
• Regular Team social events for drivers and families
• Uniform and PPE provided
• 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

 

If you want to be part of a growing and forward-thinking business that puts its colleagues first, please apply today and join our team!  We will evaluate applicants on an ongoing basis.  We are an inclusive equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all. #WE MOVE FOR ALL TO GROW