
Sharpsmart · Spennymoor
A job in the driving seat to make healthcare safer! As the face of Sharpsmart, our HGV drivers are quite literally our key workforce as they see our colleague...
A job in the driving seat to make healthcare safer!
As the face of Sharpsmart, our HGV drivers are quite literally our key workforce as they see our colleagues and customers every day. Driving is important to take our products from a to b but it’s equally important to be pleasant and friendly. That’s why we’re hiring an additional Class 1 Driver to join the team.
With regular routes from the Spennymoor plant, digital planning systems and your own lorry, the working days are busy but fulfilling knowing the work you’re doing is essential to our customers across the healthcare industry.
A job in the driving seat to make healthcare safer! As the face of Sharpsmart, our HGV drivers are quite literally our key workforce as they see our colleagues and customers every day. Driving is important to take our products from a to b but it’s equally important to be pleasant and friendly. That’s why we’re hiring an additional Class 2 Driver to join the team. With regular routes from the Rainham plant, digital planning systems and your own lorry, the working days are busy but fulfilling knowing the work you’re doing is essential to our customers across the healthcare industry. Shift available: Days Afternoon starts
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 You’ll be working days tramping with fridge trailers, transporting fresh fish and frozen food for supermarket distribution. You will be responsible for: * Driving Class 1 vehicles on regional and national routes * Shunting trailers around our site * Handling chilled and frozen goods, monitoring fridge temperatures * Performing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues * Completing delivery paperwork accurately * Following all road transport and tachograph regulations * Ensuring loads are secure and handled safely About you To join our team, you’ll need a full HGV Class 1 licence, along with a valid Driver CPC and tachograph card. Experience with fridge work is a bonus but not essential, as training can be provided. Most importantly, you’ll bring a professional attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety in everything you do. 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 myStrength, 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. 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.
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 Casual Class 1 HGV Driver. Be part of the movement – and play your part. About the role This is a casual/zero-hours position, working Monday to Friday during the day. You’ll be responsible for local runs, moving mainly fridge loads with dry loads when required. You will be responsible for: * Driving a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle on scheduled local routes * Transporting chilled goods and monitoring fridge temperatures * Completing daily walkaround checks and reporting any issues * Ensuring goods are delivered safely and on time * Handling basic paperwork and delivery logs * Following road transport regulations and tachograph requirements You’ll be working with a friendly, professional team and operating modern, well-maintained vehicles equipped for refrigerated transport. About you You’ll need a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and tachograph card. Experience with fridge work is preferred, but training can be provided. You should be reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards of professionalism. We value you as a vital part of the critical infrastructure and an equal member of DFDS. 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 * Access to myStrength, 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. * Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more. 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.