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.
Working 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
Modern, well-maintained fleet (articulated curtainsiders).
Comprehensive training from our in-house driver trainer.
Competitive salary (reflecting shift pattern).
Why Join DS Smith Fordham?
Be part of the UK flagship site with a supportive Transport team.
Drive modern HGVs with structured routes and schedules.
Strong safety culture with ongoing training and support.
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’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.
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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