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Class 1 HGV Driver - Nights

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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 Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working night shifts, you’ll be responsible for transporting frozen food products to customers, ensuring goods are delivered safely, on time, and in line with temperature control standards.

You will be responsible for:

Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled night routes

Delivering frozen food products to customer sites

Monitoring trailer temperatures and ensuring cold‑chain compliance

Carrying out pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle checks

Completing delivery paperwork accurately

Following all road transport regulations, including driver hours and tachograph rules

Representing the business professionally at all delivery points

About you

You’ll hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence, along with a Driver CPC and digital tachograph card. Experience with refrigerated or frozen goods is preferred but not essential.

You’ll be reliable, safety‑focused, and comfortable working night shifts. Strong time management, attention to detail, and a professional, customer‑focused attitude will help you succeed in this role.

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 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.

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

Reference: 225225771

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CV-Library

Class 1 HGV Driver - Nights

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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 Class 1 HGV Driver.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working night shifts, you’ll be responsible for transporting frozen food products to customers, ensuring goods are delivered safely, on time, and in line with temperature control standards.

You will be responsible for:

Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled night routes

Delivering frozen food products to customer sites

Monitoring trailer temperatures and ensuring cold‑chain compliance

Carrying out pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle checks

Completing delivery paperwork accurately

Following all road transport regulations, including driver hours and tachograph rules

Representing the business professionally at all delivery points

About you

You’ll hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence, along with a Driver CPC and digital tachograph card. Experience with refrigerated or frozen goods is preferred but not essential.

You’ll be reliable, safety‑focused, and comfortable working night shifts. Strong time management, attention to detail, and a professional, customer‑focused attitude will help you succeed in this role.

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 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.

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
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