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.
What aspects are involved in this role?
The role entails being able to 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.
- Compliance with all operating procedures and safe systems of working.
- 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.
What we would like our candidate to have…
- 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
Location: Fordham, Newmarket
Benefits:
- 33 days holiday including Bank Holiday
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Employee Referral Programme
- EV Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shopping discounts
About us
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.
Skills Required
- Ability to demonstrate corporate values (Caring, Challenging, Trusted, Responsive, Tenacious)
- Proven track record performing at a high level in a fast paced environment
- Familiarisation with operating LGV equipment and understanding of safety rules and regulations
- Ability to work under pressure, assess and prioritise work schedules
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Experience working as part of a team; self-motivated and able to motivate others
DS Smith Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DS Smith and has not been reviewed or approved by DS Smith.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay to good across many roles, with some plants indicating competitive or above‑market hourly rates for operators and similar positions. This supports a broadly fair perception of base pay even as experiences vary by site.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include day‑one medical/vision and dental, employer HSA contributions, and 100% company‑paid life and short/long‑term disability, alongside an EAP. Some role descriptions also highlight mental‑health and fertility options.
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Retirement Support — Packages commonly reference a 401(k) with company match and, in some locations, pension eligibility or company‑funded retirement contributions. This positions retirement benefits as a meaningful component of total rewards.
DS Smith Insights
What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization
