Delivery Driver & Yard Operative

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver & Yard Operative in Cardiff to support our Commercial Waste division. The role combines delivery driving with yard duties, focusing on safe deliveries, collections and maintaining an efficient yard.

You will use tablets/handheld devices, work outdoors in all weathers, and collaborate with a busy team. Full UK driving licence and safety mindset essential; forklift and waste sector experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in delivery driving, yard operative, warehouse, waste management, construction or similar operational role.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an operational environment.
• Ability to load, unload and handle equipment and materials safely.
• Basic IT skills, including the use of tablets and handheld devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift Truck Licence (Desirable).
• Experience within the waste management, recycling or logistics sectors (Desirable).
• First Aid or Health & Safety qualification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver and collect wheelie bins, equipment and materials across our operating area.
• Complete daily delivery and collection schedules efficiently and professionally.
• Accurately record deliveries and collections using handheld devices and tablets.
• Ensure all loads are transported safely and securely in line with company procedures.
• Support the day-to-day running of a busy operational yard.
• Assist with wheelie bin cleaning, repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation throughout the yard.
• Support operational activities to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and safely.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and inspections.
• Complete vehicle defect reporting and inspection records accurately.
• Operate vehicles safely and in accordance with company procedures and transport legislation.
• Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant at all times.

Skills

Delivery driving

Yard operative

Health & Safety awareness

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Tools

Tablets

Handheld devices

Job description

Location: Cardiff
Full Time | Permanent | 7:00am-16:00pm

Join Our Growing Waste Management Team

Smiths is looking for a reliable and hardworking Delivery Driver & Yard Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our Commercial Waste division in Cardiff.

This is a varied and hands-on role that combines delivery driving with yard-based duties. You will be responsible for the safe delivery and collection of wheelie bins, equipment and materials across our operating area, while also helping to maintain a safe, organised and efficient yard environment.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in delivering excellent customer service, and are looking for a role where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join Smiths?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team where you'll play an important role in delivering great service to our customers while helping to maintain an efficient and well-organised operation.

• Permanent full-time employment
• PPE provided
• Boot allowance
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts on group services
• Earn Additional Annual Leave with Length of Service

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Collection Duties

• Safely deliver and collect wheelie bins, equipment and materials across our operating area.
• Complete daily delivery and collection schedules efficiently and professionally.
• Accurately record deliveries and collections using handheld devices and tablets.
• Ensure all loads are transported safely and securely in line with company procedures.

Yard Operations

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy operational yard.
• Assist with wheelie bin cleaning, repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation throughout the yard.
• Support operational activities to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and safely.

Vehicle Safety & Compliance

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and inspections.
• Complete vehicle defect reporting and inspection records accurately.
• Operate vehicles safely and in accordance with company procedures and transport legislation.
• Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in a delivery driving, yard operative, warehouse, waste management, construction or similar operational role

Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an operational environment

Ability to load, unload and handle equipment and materials safely

Basic IT skills, including the use of tablets and handheld devices

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Forklift Truck Licence
• Experience within the waste management, recycling or logistics sectors
• First Aid or Health & Safety qualification

About You

You'll be someone who:

• Has a positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Enjoys working in an outdoor, physically active role.
• Is reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Communicates professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of housekeeping and vehicle care.
• Is safety-conscious and committed to following procedures.
• Can work flexibly between driving and yard-based duties as operational requirements change.

Please note: This role involves working outdoors for a significant proportion of the day and includes manual handling activities. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.