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Our Transport team is key to our success, and we pride ourselves on inspiring leadership, modern vehicles, and a supportive work environment.\nWe are currently recruiting Night Shift Class 1 Drivers to join our team, operating modern articulated curtainsider trucks for palletised deliveries and paper reel collections.\nKey Responsibilities\nSafely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles in compliance with all traffic laws and company policies.\nFollow designated routes and schedules, ensuring on-time deliveries to customers nationwide.\nConduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any defects or maintenance needs.\nMaintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, fuel usage, and incidents.\nPrepare trailers ready for loading / unloading.\nCommunicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors to resolve delivery queries.\nAdhere to Driver CPC, tachograph, and working time regulations.\nBe available for occasional overnight stays with expenses covered.\nAbout You\nEssential Skills & Experience\nValid Class 1 (C+E) Licence - maximum 3 penalty points.\nDriver CPC Qualification & Digital Tachograph Card.\nStrong knowledge of UK driving regulations (WTD, drivers’ hours, etc.).\nProfessional attitude with a strong safety record.\nReliable, flexible, and a team player with a \"can-do\" approach.\nGood understanding of UK geography & route planning.\nWorking in a physically demanding role.\nDesirable (But Not Essential)\nPrevious LGV1 driving experience (new entrants also considered).\nFamiliarity with warehouse operations and loading equipment.\nWorking Conditions & Benefits\nModern, well-maintained fleet (articulated curtainsiders).\nComprehensive training from our in-house driver trainer.\nCompetitive salary (reflecting shift pattern).\nWhy Join DS Smith Fordham?\nBe part of the UK flagship site with a supportive Transport team.\nDrive modern HGVs with structured routes and schedules.\nStrong safety culture with ongoing training and support.\nIf 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!\nWe’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. 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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.\nOur people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. 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