HGV Class 1 Driver - Low Loader

Smiths Gloucester Limited; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction and waste management company is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for plant delivery and collection. The successful candidate will operate mainly from our new site in Gloucester, ensuring safe transport of equipment nationwide. We offer progression opportunities, mental health support, and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 licence (LGV C+E) and Drivers CPC.
• Comfortable working in a physical role requiring securing loads.
• Previous plant experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect various plant & equipment nationwide.
• Responsible for loading & securing all loads.
• Some nights away will be required, but not tramping.

Skills

Physical fitness

Load securing

Education

Class 1 licence (LGV C+E)

Drivers CPC

Job description

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HGV Class 1 Driver - Low Loader, Stonehouse

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Client:

Smiths Gloucester Limited

Location:

Stonehouse, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

18242c9f0156

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.

Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

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 now seekinga plant delivery and collection driver to operate from our new site in Gloucester. The successful candidate will have a class 1 licence (LGV C+E), drivers CPC and be used to working in a physical and driving role (you will be required to secure loads).

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Delivering and collecting various plant & equipment nationwide
• Responsible for loading & securing all loads (training will be provided)
• Some nights away will be required (not tramping)
• Previous experience of plant preferred but not essential.

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

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.