HGV Class 2 Driver

Smiths Gloucester Limited; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction and waste management company in Stonehouse is seeking drivers for their fleet. The role involves operating Scania tippers, adhering to safety standards, and efficiently managing waste on construction sites. Candidates should possess a valid DCPC and Category C licence, with opportunities for progression and bonuses available.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid DCPC and current Category C licence.
• Experience driving tippers preferred.
• Good attitude and flexible work ethic are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Scania tippers maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Remove recyclable waste from construction sites.
• Complete allocated work efficiently, adhering to Road Transport legislation.

Skills

Driving

Time management

Communication

Education

Valid DCPC

Current Category C licence

MPQC/EPIC card

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Running primary aggregate from local quarries or recycled products from our Moreton Valance depot into commercial and house building sites within the South West.
• Removing recyclable waste and spoil from construction sites and tipping them at our recycling centres or other licenced tipping facilities.
• The successful candidate will ideally haveexperience in driving tippers.
• You will be primarily driving fully and thoroughly maintained Scania tippers, following a one week on-boarding induction with a senior driver.
• You will be required to drive other vehicles if the need arises. Including but not limited to sweepers & skip lorries. This will only be after full training is provided.
• The successful candidate will maintain a high standard to cleanliness and safety with any vehicle that is provided.
• To complete work that is allocated to you in a productive and timely manner, ensuring the needs and requirements of our clients are met, whilst adhering to Road Transport legislation and fulfilling the Company's obligations.
• Be technology literate to work on phones and tablets in order to record work.
• The successful candidate will have a good attitude, be prepared to work hard and be flexible.
• Candidates must hold a valid DCPC and a current Category C licence, MPQC/EPIC card desirable.
• The successful candidate must be capable of communicating at all levels and understanding written and verbal instructions.

What can we offer you?

Up to 60 hours (bound by EU driver regulations)

Compliance bonus

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 minimize 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.

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.