HGV Class 1 Driver
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Salary: 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. Monday - Friday
DS Smith Logistics operates a large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles, with curtain-sider trailers, delivering and collecting DS Smith products from within the UK from our 4 depots based in Avonmouth, Launceston, Tuxford, and Sittingbourne.
Safety is paramount to us, and we pride ourselves on our strong safety culture and record, along with a commitment to full compliance within the industry.
We use industry-leading fleet equipment and technology in our modern vehicle fleet.
As a driver, you will be required to transport paper materials to various UK locations or collect raw materials to return to your home depot.
We offer a positive work/life balance and an unrivalled host of benefits and support when you join us in the DS Smith family.
Applying is easy; just click on the link to upload your CV.
About you:
* Must have a Category Class 1 License, a valid DCPC, and a valid Digital Tacho card.
* Safe & efficient, with good attention to detail, flexible, a ‘can do’ attitude, and able to work as part of a team.
* Travel time to and from site (BS11 0YB) must not exceed 45 minutes, to comply with driving safety regulations.
What's in it for you:
* Bespoke ongoing training, including free in-house 1-to-1 DCPC courses.
* Access to a large fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles with curtain-side trailers.
* Up-to-date fleet equipment and technology, with a strong safety culture and 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, mental health first aiders, and free flu vaccine.
* Long service award gifts, retirement gifts, and Christmas vouchers.
* 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. 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.”
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