Class 2 Driver - Hook Lorry Waste Management (Drivers) · Gloucestershire

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's (Gloucester) Limited is hiring an HGV driver to deliver and exchange skips and bins. The role includes driving duties, maintaining vehicle logs, and ensuring load safety. We offer benefits such as a compliance bonus, life assurance, and discounts on services, reflecting our commitment to family values and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount on Skip Hire and other services

Boot allowance

Paid breaks

Progression opportunities

24 hour mental health support access

Qualifications

• At least one year HGV Class 2 experience.
• Valid DCPC and Category C licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Capability and confidence

Job description

Who are we?

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
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Boot allowance
• Paid breaks
• 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

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.