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Lorry Driver
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Operates HGV Class 1 vehicles to deliver and collect paper materials and raw materials across the UK from DS Smith depots, ensuring safe and efficient transport.
About this role
Class 1 HGV Driver
Days
Tuxford
£42,369.05
Working hours: 12 hours days, starting between 04:00am and 07:00am. 48 hour per week. Monday - Friday
DS Smith Logistics operate a large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles, with curtain-sider trailers, delivering and collecting DS Smith products from within the UK from our 4 depots based in Avonmouth, Launceston, Tuxford and Sittingbourne.
As a driver, you will be required to transport paper materials to various UK locations or the collection of raw materials to return to your home depot.
We offer a positive work / life balance and an unrivalled host of benefits and support when you join us in the DS Smith family.
About you:
Must have a Category Class 1 License, a valid DCPC, a valid Digital Tacho card.
Safe & efficient, have good attention to detail, flexible, a ‘can do’ attitude and able to work as part of a team.
Travel time to and from site (NG22 0NL) must not exceed 45 minutes, to comply with driving safety regulations.
We offer bespoke ongoing training, including free in-house 1-to-1 DCPC courses as standard, and we hold industry awards for our commitment to the environment.
We operate a large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles with curtain-side trailers, delivering and collecting DS Smith products within the UK.
We use up-to-date fleet equipment and technology, and of course, safety is paramount to us; we pride ourselves on our strong safety culture and record, as well as our high commitment to customer satisfaction.
Benefits:
Competitive salary plus Enhanced Weekend and Bank Holiday working
25 days’ holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
Free DCPC , free uniform & PPE
Flexible Working options
Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
Pension scheme
Income Protection & Life insurance
Virtual GP, Occupational Health
Driver medical reimbursement, free eye test and mental health first aiders and free Flu vaccine.
Long service award gifts, retirement gifts and Christmas voucher
Employee Recognition Scheme ‘Smithies’ & ‘Driver of the Month’
“To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”
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