Class 2 Driver - Skips

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run logistics company in Cardiff is looking for a Class 2 driver. The role involves delivering and collecting skips, driving HGV vehicles, and performing routine vehicle checks. Candidates should have a valid DCPC and Class C licence along with at least one year of HGV experience. The position offers an average salary of £36,000, opportunities for progression, and various perks including a compliance bonus and gym membership discount.

Benefits

Average salary: £36,000

Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months)

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Holidays: 28 days including banks

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering and collecting skips and HGV vehicles.
• Routine vehicle checks and trip log maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Delivering, removing and exchanging skips and hook bins.
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle if required.
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks.
• Ensuring load placement and security.
• Maintaining a log book with trip details.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Great attitude

Strong work ethic

Self-motivation

Education

Valid DCPC and Category C licence

At least one year HGV Class 2 experience

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.

We are looking for a class 2 drivers to join our team at our Cardiff Depot (CF11 8RR). You will be required to drive a skip lorry and work in and around Gloucestershire.

What can we offer you?

• Average salary: £36,000
• Drivers are offered the chance to work up to 60 hours per week (in line by EU driver regulations)
• Modern well maintained lorry
• Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months if achieved)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Staff discount on skip hire
• Progression opportunities
• Holidays 28 days including banks
• Unlimited access to mental health support

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 are our core values?

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.

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

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