Class 1 HGV Driver - Flatbeds

About the role

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.

Basic:
Weekly £680.59/£14.48 per hour

Overtime (Mon – Sat): £15.00 per hour

Overtime (Sun): £16.52 per hour

All hours paid for including breaks. All CPC Training provided by DFDS Killingholme during working hours.

You’ll be responsible for transporting a mix of freight using flatbed and curtainsider trailers, ensuring loads are delivered safely, securely, and on time. This is a hands‑on role with a strong focus on load securing, safety, and professionalism.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving Class 1 vehicles on scheduled routes
• Operating both flatbed and curtainsider trailers
• Securing loads using straps, chains, and other equipment to ensure safe transport
• Loading and unloading where required, ensuring even weight distribution
• Carrying out daily vehicle and trailer checks
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
• Following all driver hours, tachograph, and road safety regulations

You’ll hold a valid Class 1 licence, along with a CPC and digital tachograph card. Experience working with flatbed trailers and load restraint techniques is highly desirable.

You’ll be safety‑focused, reliable, and confident securing a variety of loads. Good time management, attention to detail, and a professional attitude are essential. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy a hands‑on driving job and take pride in delivering a high standard of work.

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 my Strength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.