HGV Class 2 Driver - Skips

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run plant hire company in the UK is looking for a reliable HGV Class 2 driver. The role involves delivering and exchanging skips, performing vehicle checks, and maintaining log books. The ideal candidate will possess a valid DCPC and Category C licence, with at least one year of relevant driving experience. Employees are offered competitive salaries, compliance bonuses, and numerous perks, including gym membership discounts and mental health support. A strong work ethic and punctuality are essential qualities.

Benefits

Average salary: £38,900

Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months)

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

28 days holidays including banks

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of HGV Class 2 experience.
• Hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence.
• Capable and confident in abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivering, removing, and exchanging skips.
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks.
• Maintaining a log book with trip details.

Skills

HGV Class 2 experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

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.

What can we offer you?

• Average salary: £38,900
• 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
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Staff discount on skip hire
• Progression opportunities
• Holidays 28 days including banks
• Unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

You will also be eligible for a compliance bonus scheme.

To be successful for this opportunity you must:

• Delivering, removing and exchanging skips
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks
• Making sure that the load is correctly placed and is secure
• Maintaining a log book with details of trips, including rest breaks
• Have at least one year HGV Class 2 experience
• Hold a valid DCPC 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 role and we will come back to you.