Class 1 Driver - Tramping
DFDS
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Felixstowe
Contract type: 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 a Class 1 Driver.
Be part of the movement - and play your part.
About The Role
As a tramper, you'll be responsible for multi-drop deliveries over several days, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
You'll be driving well-maintained vehicles with state-of-the-art temperature-controlled trailers, working for a company that values its drivers and provides excellent support.
You Will Be Responsible For
Applicants must hold a Class 1 (C+E) licence with a minimum of 2 years of experience, alongside a valid CPC and DIGI Card. While experience in tramping and refrigerated deliveries is preferred, full training will be provided for the right candidate. The role involves extensive city driving, including in London and Birmingham, so you must be confident navigating a truck through busy urban areas. A solid understanding of UK driving regulations and road safety standards is essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently. A positive attitude towards customer service is also key to success 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:
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.
We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 12,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.
Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.
Be part of the movement - and play your part.
About The Role
As a tramper, you'll be responsible for multi-drop deliveries over several days, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
You'll be driving well-maintained vehicles with state-of-the-art temperature-controlled trailers, working for a company that values its drivers and provides excellent support.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Safely drive Class 1 vehicles, delivering fresh and frozen products to distribution centres and stores.
- Operate refrigerated trailers and manage temperature controls.
- Complete multi-drop deliveries across various locations, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring vehicles are in safe working condition.
- Maintain accurate logbooks and comply with all road safety regulations.
Applicants must hold a Class 1 (C+E) licence with a minimum of 2 years of experience, alongside a valid CPC and DIGI Card. While experience in tramping and refrigerated deliveries is preferred, full training will be provided for the right candidate. The role involves extensive city driving, including in London and Birmingham, so you must be confident navigating a truck through busy urban areas. A solid understanding of UK driving regulations and road safety standards is essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently. A positive attitude towards customer service is also key to success 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 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.
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.
We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 12,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.
Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.
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