HGV Class 2 driver - RCV

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

Job summary

Smiths Gloucester Limited is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver to join their team in Stonehouse. The role includes driving refuse vehicles, ensuring loads are secure, and maintaining trip logs. The company values reliability, honesty, and family principles while providing competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidates should possess a CPC license, a great attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount on Skip Hire

Progression opportunities

24-hour access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CPC and Category C licence.
• Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine vehicle checks.
• Drive HGV refuse vehicle (RCV) and ensure load is secure.
• Maintain a log book with details of trips.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Capability and confidence

Education

Valid CPC licence

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.

What can we offer you?

• Compliance bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• 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.

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