Lorry Driver

DS Smith; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging company in the UK is seeking a Class 1 Driver for transporting materials across the country. The ideal candidate holds a valid Class 1 Licence and enjoys flexible working hours with competitive benefits, including ongoing training and various support programs. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Free DCPC, uniform, and PPE

Flexible working options

Comprehensive support programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category C+E (Class 1) Licence.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tacho Card required.
• Ability to work night shifts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transport paper and packaging materials across various UK locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Proactivity

Team-oriented

Education

Category C+E (Class 1) Licence

Valid DCPC and Digital Tacho Card

Job description

LGV Driver Class 1

Job Description

Location: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0NL

Salary Range: GBP 41,135.00 for Day drivers (5 days a week)

Working Hours: 12-hour shifts, starting between 04:00 and 07:00, 48 hours per week

Are you wondering where your next shift will come from? Are you a newly qualified Class 1 Driver seeking to start your driving career? Or do you want to join a world-leading FTSE 100 company to broaden your career opportunities? We have a role for you!

As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for transporting paper and packaging materials across various UK locations.

About You:

• Must hold a Category C+E (Class 1) Licence, with a valid DCPC and Digital Tacho Card
• Safe, efficient, attentive to detail, flexible, proactive, and team-oriented
• Ability to work night shifts

What We Offer:

• Ongoing bespoke training, including free in-house 1-to-1 DCPC courses
• A modern fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles with curtain-side trailers for UK deliveries
• Up-to-date equipment and technology, with a strong safety culture and high customer satisfaction standards

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay
• 25 days' holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
• Free DCPC, uniform, and PPE
• Flexible working options
• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
• Pension, Income Protection, and Life Insurance
• Additional support such as EAP, Virtual GP, Occupational Health, driver medical reimbursement, free eye tests, mental health first aiders, and free flu vaccinations
• Long service awards, retirement gifts, and Christmas vouchers
• Recognition schemes like 'Smithies' and 'Driver of the Month'

We are DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and fibre-based products, committed to a sustainable future. We employ over 65,000 colleagues worldwide, fostering innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability. Join us and contribute to making the world safer and more productive through sustainable packaging solutions.

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a fair and engaging workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of meeting every criterion, to apply.