Class 1 HGV Driver - Special Cargo

Shifts available: Monday – Friday Days and Tramping.

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

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Special Cargo team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a division that transports everything from Viking ships and turf for football pitches to caravans and other one-of-a-kind loads. If it’s special cargo, we move it.

You will be responsible for:

• Safely transporting oversized, unusual, or high-value cargo across the UK and beyond


• Conducting thorough vehicle checks and ensuring all equipment is secure and compliant


• Liaising with planning and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery schedules


• Representing DFDS professionally at customer sites and during transit


• Completing all necessary documentation and using onboard systems for tracking


• Adhering to all road safety and load security regulations

About you

You’ll do well in this role if you’ve got a valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and a DIGI card. If you’ve handled unusual or oversized loads before, that’s a bonus, but if not, don’t worry, we’ll show you the ropes. You’re someone who takes pride in doing a job properly, keeps safety front of mind, and doesn’t mind a bit of variety in your day. You’re confident working on your own, but also know how to keep in touch and work well with the wider team.

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 Breeze, 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, 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.