Driver Trainer/HGV Driver (nights out as required)

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Job Type: Permanent

Location: Launceston

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging worldwide, which is supported by our recycling and paper making operations. We are a global company that operates in 34 countries and employs around 30,000 people.

We offer stability, a safe working environment and great benefits. Think you might like to be part of our team?

Key details:

Job Title:HGV Driver/Driver Assesor

Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday; Days, (nights out as required)

Contracted Hours Per Week:48 hours a week

Location:Launceston

Start Date:ASAP

Salary:£36,192, plus additional pay for driver assessor, nights out & bank holidays

About the role:

As a HGV Driver for DS Smith you will transport paper materials across our UK sites. You will drive one of our vehicles (with curtain-side trailer) with up to date equipment and technology, and of course, safety is paramount to us. You will be based from our site in Launceston and do daily UK runs,

Key responsibilities:

· The safe transport of paper products throughout the UK

· Providing good customer service at our sites

· Being a positive representative for the company whilst on the road

· Inducting new drivers

· Performing driver assessments and training to ensure drivers are competent and trained to correct standards while identifying areas of improvement and corrective action plans

· Deliver training regarding fuel economy and defensive driving

· Deliver Manual handling training

What are we looking for from the successful candidate?

You will need:

· A Category Class 1 Driving Licence

· A valid DCPC

· A Valid Tacho card

· Ideally previous experience of driving Class 1 vehicles in the UK or Europe

Our drivers have safety as their number one priority. They are reliable and responsible; many of our team have been with us for many years and enjoy the respect and care they receive from both the company and their line managers.

Our benefits:

· 25 annual leave days, plus 8 bank holidays

· Enhanced rates of pay for weekend and bank holiday working

· Pension scheme, along with life assurance and income protection

· Free car parking

· Flexible working options

· Qualifying sick pay scheme

· Learning and development opportunities including onsite training opportunities

· PPE provided needed to carry out your role in a safe environment

· Long service awards, Christmas vouchers, Employee Recognition Scheme ‘Smithies’ & Driver of the Month awards

· Employee Assistance Programme, free eye tests, mental health first aiders & free flu vaccine

· Discounts at plenty of major retailers

· Cycle to work scheme

*We kindly ask that you only apply for this role if you have the right to work in the UK.

At DS Smith, we want to create inclusive and diverse spaces to work at all of our locations. We value the unique perspectives and talents of all individuals and understand that all employees can contribute to an innovative, sustainable organisation like DS Smith, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

We’re partnering with several organisations to provide more employment opportunities to underrepresented candidates and hope that you’ll join us in building a global team that celebrates diversity and the strength that it brings to our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £38,014.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: In person