HGV Class 2 Driver - RCV

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

Job summary

A family-run construction and waste management company in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV class 2 driver. This role offers opportunities to work up to 60 hours per week with a modern lorry and various benefits including a compliance bonus and holidays. Ideal candidates will have a valid CPC and Category C licence, as well as a strong work ethic and reliability. Join a team committed to family values and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months if achieved)

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Holidays 28 days including banks

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CPC and Category C licence.
• Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Have a great attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine vehicle checks.
• Making sure that the load is correctly placed and secure.
• Emptying wheelie bins.
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV).
• Maintaining a log book with details of trips, including rest breaks.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Great attitude

Strong work ethic

Capability and confidence

Education

Valid CPC and Category C licence

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.

We are now recruiting for a driver to join us working out of our Tewkesbury depot (GL20 8JG).

What can we offer you?

• Drivers are offered the chance to work up to 60 hours per week (in line by EU driver regulations)
• Modern well maintained lorry
• Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months if achieved)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Staff discount on skip hire
• Progression opportunities
• Holidays 28 days including banks
• 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.

Please apply if you are interested in this HGV class 2 driver role and we will come back to you.