Class 1 Driver

DS Smith; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Class 1 Driver at DS Smith. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a commitment to safety and environmental sustainability. You'll transport products across the UK in a modern fleet while enjoying a positive work-life balance and numerous benefits.

Benefits

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

Free eye test, mental health support

Qualifications

• Must have a Category Class 1 License, a valid DCPC, and a valid Digital Tacho card.
• Safe & efficient driving with a good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transport paper materials to various UK locations.
• Collect raw materials to return to the depot.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Category Class 1 License

Valid DCPC

Valid Digital Tacho card

Job description

DS Smith Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

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Kemsley Paper Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD

HGV Class 1 Driver

Kemsley Paper Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD

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.

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.

Safety is paramount to us, and we pride ourselves on our strong safety culture and record, along with a commitment to full compliance within the industry.

We use industry leading fleet equipment and technology in our modern vehicle fleet.

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.

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.

Applying is easy just click on the link to upload your CV.

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 (ME10 2TD) must not exceed 45 minutes, to comply with driving safety regulations.
  
  

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’
  
  

“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.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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