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Slutdato: 31. oktober 2025 (Der kan stadig ansøges i over 30 dage) job requisition :
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Location:

DS Smith Packaging, Fordham (Flagship UK Site)  Average

Hours:

Up to 48 hours per week (26-week reference period)  Reporting To:
Transport Manager As the
** flagship UK site
** for DS Smith Packaging, we operate our own fleet of HGV drivers, delivering high-quality cardboard packaging to blue-chip customers across the Midlands and East of England. Our Transport team is key to our success, and we pride ourselves on inspiring leadership, modern vehicles, and a supportive work environment.

We are currently recruiting Night Class 1 Drivers to join our team, operating modern articulated curtainsider trucks for palletised deliveries and paper reel collections.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Safely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles in compliance with all traffic laws and company policies.
* Follow designated routes and schedules, ensuring on-time deliveries to customers nationwide.
* Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any defects or maintenance needs.
* Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, fuel usage, and incidents.
* Assist with loading/unloading where required (palletised goods, paper reels, and returns).
* Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors to resolve delivery queries.
* Adhere to Driver CPC, tachograph, and working time regulations.
** About You
**** Essential Skills & Experience
*** Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence – maximum 3 penalty points.
* Driver CPC Qualification & Digital Tachograph Card.
* Strong knowledge of UK driving regulations (WTD, drivers’ hours, etc.).
* Professional attitude with a strong safety record.
* Reliable, flexible, and a team player with a "can-do" approach.
* Good understanding of UK geography & route planning.
* Ability to lift heavy loads and work in a physically demanding role.
** Desirable (But Not Essential)
*** Previous LGV1 driving experience (new entrants also considered).
* Familiarity with warehouse operations and loading equipment.
** Working Conditions & Benefits
*** Sick scheme after a qualifying period
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
* One to one CPC training provided in house.
* Uniform & PPE provided.
* Discretionary Bonus
* Paid driver medicals.
* Pension* Employee assistance programme
* Access to digital GP.
* Be part of the
** UK flagship site
** with a
** supportive Transport team**.
* Drive
** modern HGVs
** with
** structured routes and schedules**.
* ** Career development opportunities
** within a growing business.
* ** Strong safety culture
** with ongoing training and support.
*
* How to Apply

** If you are a professional Class 1 Driver looking for a reliable, long-term role with a leading packaging company, we’d love to hear from you!

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 60,000 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.

Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!
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