HGV Class 2 Driver - RCV

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compliance bonus

Life assurance scheme

Free on-site parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual salary review

Employee discount

Boot allowance

Paid breaks

Progression opportunities

Mental health support

Job summary

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd, a family-run plant hire and waste management company, is recruiting a delivery and refuse driver for the Cardiff depot. You will operate a HGV refuse vehicle, perform routine vehicle checks, and ensure loads are secured and logged in the trip book.

CPC and Category C licences are required, along with reliability and a strong work ethic. Join a values-driven team with on-site parking and progression opportunities, plus benefits including a compliance bonus, life

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CPC and Category C licence.
• Experience driving HGV refuse vehicles is advantageous.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Capable and confident in your role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle checks.
• Ensure loads are correctly placed and secured.
• Empty wheelie bins as required.
• Drive HGV refuse vehicle (RCV).
• Maintain a log book with trip details and rest breaks.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Strong work ethic

Education

CPC

Category C licence

Tools

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 now recruiting for a driver to join us working out of our Cardiff depot (CF11 8RR)

What can we offer you?

• Compliance bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Boot allowance
• Paid breaks
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Carrying out routine vehicle checks
• Making sure that the load is correctly placed and is secure
• Emptying wheelie bins
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV)
• Maintaining a log book with details of trips, including rest breaks
• Hold a valid CPC and Category C licence
• Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated
• Have a great attitude and strong work ethic
• Be capable and confident in your ability.

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.