DS Smith Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom
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Kemsley Paper Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD
HGV Class 1 Driver
Kemsley Paper Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD
Salary range: Day driver (5 days a week) £39,898.16
Working hours: 12 hours days, starting between 04:00am and 07:00am. 48 hours per week.
DS Smith Logistics operates a large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles with curtain-sider trailers, delivering and collecting DS Smith products from various UK locations from our depots in Avonmouth, Launceston, Tuxford, and Sittingbourne.
Safety is a priority, with a strong safety culture, industry-leading fleet equipment, and ongoing training including free in-house 1-to-1 DCPC courses. We are committed to environmental sustainability and industry excellence.
As a driver, your responsibilities include transporting paper materials across the UK or collecting raw materials to return to your depot.
We promote work/life balance and offer extensive benefits and support to our employees.
To apply, simply click the link to upload your CV.
About You
* Must have a Category Class 1 License, valid DCPC, and Digital Tacho card.
* Be safe, efficient, detail-oriented, flexible, and team-oriented.
* Travel time to the site (ME10 2TD) should not exceed 45 minutes to comply with safety regulations.
What’s In It For You
* Bespoke ongoing training, including free in-house DCPC courses.
* Use of industry-leading fleet equipment and technology.
* Strong safety culture and high customer satisfaction.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay.
* 25 days’ holiday plus UK Bank Holidays.
* Free DCPC, uniform, and PPE.
* Flexible working options.
* Qualifying Sick Pay, pension, income protection, life insurance.
* Additional benefits like EAP, Virtual GP, occupational health, driver medical reimbursement, free eye tests, mental health support, and flu vaccines.
* Long service awards, retirement gifts, Christmas vouchers.
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Smithies’ and ‘Driver of the Month’.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates, including those who do not meet all criteria.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Manufacturing
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