HGV Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

Smith's (Gloucester) Ltd is seeking a Class 1 driver for its Waste Transport driving team. The role involves transporting materials across the UK from their Gloucester depot, adhering to transport legislation and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. This position offers a competitive salary, compliance bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Compliance Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount (50% on skip hire)

24 hour mental health support

Progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• A valid Class 1 driving license is required.
• Familiarity with road transport legislation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport a variety of materials across the country.
• Complete allocated work in a productive and timely manner.
• Ensure haulage needs of clients are met.
• Keep vehicle clean and presentable.

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 1 driver to join our Waste Transport driving team. You will be based out of our Gloucester depot and be required to transport a variety of materials across the country on modern well-maintained vehicles.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Complete allocated work in a productive and timely manner
• Ensure that the haulage needs and requirements of our clients are met
• Adhere to road transport legislation at all times
• Fulfil company obligations
• Ensuring vehicle is kept clean and presentable

What are we offering?

• Day work, nights out available.
• Competitive salary
• Compliance Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Staff discount (50% on skip hire and discounts on further 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.

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