Class 1 Driver

DS Smith; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to transport paper and packaging materials across the UK. The role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. Join a world-leading organization and contribute to innovative packaging solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Enhanced Weekend and Bank Holiday working

25 days’ holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Free DCPC, uniform & PPE

Flexible Working options

Qualifying Sick Pay scheme

Pension scheme

Income Protection & Life insurance

Employee Recognition Scheme ‘Smithies’ & ‘Driver of the Month’

Long service award gifts and retirement gifts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category Class 1 Licence.
• Candidates should have a valid DCPC and a Digital Tacho card.
• Ability to work nights is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport paper and packaging materials to various UK locations.
• Ensure safe and efficient driving operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Category Class 1 Licence

Valid DCPC

Valid Digital Tacho card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0NL

Salary range : Day driver (5 days a week) £39,898.16

Working hours: 12 hours days, starting between 04:00am and 07:00am. 48 hour per week.

Are you currently wondering where your next shift will come from? Perhaps you are a newly qualified Class 1 Driver who is looking to start your driving career? Maybe you just want to join a world-leading FSTE 100 company widening your opportunities to build a new career. Whatever your reasons, we have a role for you!

As a Class 1 Driver, you will be required to transport paper and packaging materials to various UK locations.

About you:

• Must have a Category Class 1 Licence, 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.
• Must be able to work nights

What's in it for you:

• 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 product within the UK from.
• 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
• EAP, 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’

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

“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.”