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DS Smith

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United Kingdom , Fordham, Newmarket

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Job Description:

Our DS Smith site in Fordham is seeking a Shunter to join us in delivering upon our distribution strategy to achieve service excellence. The focus is to deliver world-class service in a fast paced environment to delight our customers, grow our business and contribute towards achieving and exceeding Fordham’s goals and targets.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide reliable movement of trailers on site to enable loading & un-loading for all site processes and the associated securing & un-securing of the relevant loads.
  • Prior preparation of all curtain-sided trailers to be loaded, including visual inspection of the trailer, sweeping the trailer-bed floor, ensuring all restraint systems are fit for purpose, are correctly positioned & secured.
  • Compliance with all operating procedures and safe systems of working.
  • Ensure trailers are correctly prepared to facilitate loading of the product to the trailer (straps positioned, curtains correctly positioned)
  • Competent securing of loads prior to moving trailers from loading point to trailer park.
  • Preparation of trailer prior to offloading, removal and correct stowage of restraint systems and curtains.
  • Ensure trailers are correctly secured after un-loading is complete.
  • Support customer on-time targets through effective management of trailer supply to the loading bays to ensure loads depart on time.

Requirements:

  • Ability to demonstrate how our corporate values – Caring, Challenging, Trusted, Responsive and Tenacious – will be applied in the workplace
  • Proven track record of performing at a high level in a fast paced environment
  • Technical Awareness. Familiarisation with operating LGV equipment within the workplace and can clearly demonstrate understanding on the importance of compliance with safety rules & regulations.
  • Problem-Solving. Ability to work under pressure, assess and prioritise work schedules in an ever-changing working environment.
  • Ability to prioritise & manage own workload
  • Team Player. Previous experience of working as part of a team with understanding of the importance on how this supports the wider team goals. Is both self-motivated and a motivator for other people
What we offer:
  • 33 days holiday including Bank Holiday
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • EV Scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Shopping discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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