Night Shift FLT Driver - Smurfit Kappa : Job Details

Night Shift FLT Driver

Diss, Norfolk

Full Time / Permanent

Do you want to work for a company who...

• cares for its employees & customers in equal measure
• is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes
• can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire

If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer at Smurfit Kappa.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Night Shift FLT Driver to join our team at the Diss Site.

The role will predominantly be based on the permanent night shift, working as part of the Despatch team in the loading bay. Nevertheless, applicants will need to demonstrate full flexibility in terms of shift patterns and work areas within the operations function.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures, as well as their ability to work as part of a wider team. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also essential requirements of this roles as is being flexible to cover other shifts and work overtime in line with business needs.

Main Purpose of Job

• Loading trailers
• Working on take-off
• Putting pallets into the loading bay
• Undertaking stock takes
• Ensuring the loading bay is kept to a clean standard
• Use of the Cobis system

Job Specifications

• Ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a wider team
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Flexible to cover other shifts and work overtime in line with business needs

An FLT licence is required for this role however, full training can be provided to develop the necessary skills.

What's on offer...

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
• Training & development
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance - 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on-site mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular health assessments (role dependent)
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we

We are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. We care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, the communities in which we operate, and the service provided to our customers.

We have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who we invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of our ‘family’.

We strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.

We are:

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.