HGV Class 2 Driver - Skips

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction and transport company is seeking class 2 drivers for skip lorry operations around Bristol. Ideal candidates should possess at least one year of HGV Class 2 experience and hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence. The company values reliability, hard work, and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• At least one year HGV Class 2 experience.
• Hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, remove and exchange skips and/or hook bins.
• Drive HGV refuse vehicle for wheelie bin collections.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks.

Skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Confident driving abilities

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 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

Corporate gym membership discount

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.