Class 2 Driver - Hook Lorry

Smiths; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Gloucester is seeking an HGV driver to manage skip deliveries and refuse collections. This role requires at least one year of Class 2 experience and a valid DCPC license. The successful candidate will benefit from a compliance bonus, life assurance, and progression opportunities within a supportive team focused on reliability and hard work.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Progression opportunities

24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• At least one year HGV Class 2 experience.
• Hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering, removing, and exchanging skips and hook bins.
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle when required and collecting bins at commercial properties.
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Confidence

Job description

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Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Delivering, removing and exchanging skips and or hook bins
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV) if required and carrying out collections of wheelie bins at commercial properties
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks
• Making sure that the load is correctly placed and is secure
• Maintaining a log book with details of trips, including rest breaks
• Have at least one year HGV Class 2 experience
• Hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence
• Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated
• Have a great attitude and strong work ethic
• Be capable and confident in your ability

What can we offer you?

• Compliance bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come