HGV Class 1 Driver

TN United Kingdom; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business that values honesty, hard work, and environmental sustainability. As a Class 1 driver, you'll be part of a dedicated team, transporting materials across the UK while ensuring compliance with road transport regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for progression, life assurance, and mental health support. This role offers a chance to contribute to a greener future while being part of a company that prides itself on reliability and family values.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driving license required.
• Knowledge of road transport legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport a variety of materials across the country.
• Ensure compliance with road transport legislation.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle.

Skills

Class 1 driving license

Time management

Road transport legislation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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 equipment.

What are we offering?

• Day work, nights out available.
• Compliance Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Staff discount on skip hire
• Progression opportunities
• 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.

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 can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support