At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport paper and packaging materials across the UK as an HGV Class 1 Driver.
- Company: Join DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, free training, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team making a positive impact on sustainability.
- Why this job: Kickstart your driving career with ongoing training and a commitment to safety.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Class 1 Licence, DCPC, and Digital Tacho card.
The predicted salary is between 41135 - 41135 £ per year.
Salary range: Day driver (5 days a week) £41,135.00
Working hours: 12 hours days, 48 hour per week.
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.
What's in it for you:
- Bespoke ongoing training, including free in-house 1-to-1 DCPC courses as standard.
- Industry awards for commitment to the environment.
- Large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles with curtain-side trailers.
- Up-to-date fleet equipment and technology.
- Strong safety culture and record, 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.
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.
HGV Class 1 Driver employer: DS Smith Europe
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being a world-leading FTSE 100 company that values its employees and fosters a culture of safety, sustainability, and inclusivity. As an HGV Class 1 Driver in Kemsley, you will benefit from competitive pay, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, including flexible working options and comprehensive health benefits, joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a positive impact.
