Class 1 HGV Driver - 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

As a tramper, you’ll be out on the road for a few days at a time, moving food products from factories to wholesalers. You’ll be handling multi-drop deliveries and making sure everything gets where it needs to be, on time and in great condition.

You’ll be driving well-maintained vehicles with modern, temperature-controlled trailers, working for a company that really values its drivers and offers great support.

You will be responsible for:

• Safely driving Class 1 vehicles, delivering fresh and frozen food products to wholesalers and distribution centres.


• Using refrigerated trailers and keeping an eye on the temperature settings.


• Making multiple drops across different locations, including busy city areas like London and Birmingham, making sure deliveries are accurate and on time.


• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after your shifts to keep everything running smoothly.


• Keeping your logbooks up to date and following all road safety rules.

About you

You’ll need to have a Class 1 (C+E) licence and at least 2 years of driving experience, plus a valid CPC and DIGI card. If you’ve done tramping or worked with refrigerated deliveries before, that’s a bonus, but don’t worry, we’ll give full training to the right person.

This role involves a lot of city driving, especially in busy areas, so you’ll need to be confident handling a truck in tight urban spaces. A good understanding of UK driving rules and road safety is important, along with being able to manage your time and work independently.

We’re also looking for someone with a positive attitude and a focus on great customer service, it really makes a difference.

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.