HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver

Bridgestaff Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

28 days holiday including bank

Life Assurance Scheme

Mental health support

Training and development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Bridgestaff Group in Gloucester is looking for reliable HGV Class 2 drivers for local, built-up area work. You will operate an 8-wheel tipper, handle deliveries and collections, and maintain high safety standards.

The role emphasizes local work with early starts, training and buddy-driver support, and a pathway to long-term progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence required.
• Positive, professional attitude with safety focus.
• Reliable, hardworking and capable of working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate an HGV Class 2 8-wheel tipper safely and efficiently.
• Deliver and collect aggregates, soils, waste materials in Gloucester area.
• Complete approximately 6–8 loads per day.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Record deliveries and maintain paperwork and PDA records.
• Adhere to Drivers’ Hours, Working Time, tachograph and transport legislation.
• Provide professional customer service on site and with colleagues.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Safety and compliance

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer service

Independent work

Job description

Location: Gloucester and surrounding areas

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-run business with a strong reputation across the South West.

They are now looking to expand their local driver team and are seeking reliable and enthusiastic HGV Class 2 Drivers to join the business.

The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an 8-wheel tipper vehicle, carrying out deliveries and collections across Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

The role is primarily local and built-up area driving, rather than long-distance motorway work.

Typical duties will include:

• Operating an HGV Class 2 8-wheel tipper vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Transporting aggregates, soils, recycled materials, muck away and other construction or waste-related materials.
• Completing approximately 6–8 loads per day, depending on operational requirements.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects or safety concerns.
• Ensuring loads are transported and tipped safely and in accordance with site requirements.
• Using a PDA to upload and record completed work.
• Maintaining accurate delivery and operational records.
• Following all Drivers’ Hours, Working Time, tachograph and transport legislation.
• Following company health and safety procedures and site requirements.
• Providing professional customer service when dealing with customers, site teams and colleagues.
• Maintaining the vehicle to a high standard and reporting any issues promptly.

Experience & Requirements

Tipper experience is ideal but not essential.

Our client is open-minded when it comes to experience levels and is particularly interested in drivers who demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and enthusiasm.

You will need:

• A valid HGV Class 2 licence.
• A positive and professional attitude.
• A strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Reliability and a good work ethic.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Newly qualified Class 2 drivers are encouraged to apply.

Training and support will be provided, including an initial period working alongside an experienced buddy driver to help you get up to speed with the role.

Due to the early start times, the role is ideally suited to candidates living within approximately 40 minutes of Gloucester.

Salary & Benefits

• £15.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work up to 60 hours per week, in line with drivers' hours regulations
• £300 compliance bonus every 3 months, subject to eligibility
• Modern fleet of vehicles
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount on skip hire
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Progression opportunities

Who We're Looking For

This is a great opportunity for both experienced HGV Class 2 drivers and newly qualified drivers who are looking to build their experience within the construction, waste and transport sectors.

If you're a dependable HGV Class 2 driver looking for a Monday-to-Friday role with local work, training and long-term progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.