United Kingdom Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

HGV Class 1 Driver

🏢 DS Smith • 📍 Tuxford, England • 🕒 1 day ago

Salary Range

Salary Disclosed on Application

Full Benefits Package

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Location Base

Tuxford, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

About the role

We operate a large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles with curtain-side trailers, delivering and collecting DS Smith product 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.

We are looking for people who demonstrate the right competencies, no prior experience is necessary to apply for this role. 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 are currently expanding and are recognised at a value added unit to the business.

We have a range of work patterns available, including days and weekends. You will be required as a driver to transport paper materials to various UK locations. We offer an unrivalled host of benefits and support when you join us in the DS Smith family.

Applying is easy just click on the link and you will be contacted by the Depot Manager for an informal chat where you will be invited in to visit our Depot and have a driving assessment.

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.

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, Share Save 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’
Cycle to Work scheme & Shopping discounts