HGV Class 2 Driver - Skips

Smiths Gloucester Limited; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Gloucester Limited, a leading construction and waste management company, is seeking class 2 drivers at their Avonmouth Depot. The role involves driving skip lorries in the Bristol area. Applicants should have strong reliability and work ethic, along with the necessary qualifications. Competitive salary and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of HGV Class 2 experience required.
• Must hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering, removing and exchanging skips and hook bins.
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle and carrying out collections.
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and maintaining logs.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Education

HGV Class 2 Licence

Valid DCPC

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 looking for class 2 drivers to join our team at our Avonmouth Depot. You will be required to drive a skip lorry and work in and around the Bristol area.

What can we offer you?

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Salary: £29,900 - £40,560 dependent on hours worked

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 and or hook bins
  
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV) if required and carrying out collections of wheelie bins at commercial properties
  
• 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.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom