Lorry Driver

Class 1 Driver (Nights)

Location:

Avonmouth. Salary: £48,805.52.

12‑hour night shifts, 48 hours per week (Sunday – Thursday).

DS Smith Logistics operates a large fleet of Class 1 HGVs with curtain‑side trailers, delivering and collecting products across the UK from four depots. Safety is paramount; we use industry‑leading fleet equipment and technology and provide bespoke training, including free in‑house 1‑to‑1 DCPC courses.

• Transport paper materials to various UK locations or collect raw materials from customer sites and return them to your home depot.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a safe, efficient, and responsible approach.
• Adhere to a flexible and can‑do attitude, handling duties with good attention to detail.
• Ensure travel time to and from the site (BS110YB
  ) does not exceed 45 minutes, in compliance with driving safety regulations.

• Valid Category Class1 driver’s licence.
• Valid DCPC certificate.
• Valid Digital Tacho card.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Competitive salary plus enhanced weekend and bank holiday working.
• 25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays.
• Free DCPC, uniform, and PPE.
• Flexible working options.
• Qualifying sick pay scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Income protection & life insurance.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), virtual GP, occupational health, driver medical reimbursement, free eye test, and mental health first aiders.
• 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. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria, and we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly and has an equal opportunity to succeed.