HGV Driver - 7.5 Tonne

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

Job summary

A leading family-run company in Gloucester is seeking Class 2 drivers to join their team. The role involves driving a 7.5-tonne skip lorry, with responsibilities including delivering and exchanging skips, alongside routine vehicle checks. With a strong focus on family values and environmental sustainability, the position offers a compliance bonus, life assurance, and progress opportunities.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Great attitude

Strong work ethic

Capability

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

Valid DCPC

Job description

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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 Gloucester and TewkesburyDepot. You will be required to drive a 7.5 tonne skip lorry and work in and around the Gloucestershire area. This is an ideal role for a newlyqualifieddriver or an experiencedclass 2 driver looking to driver a smaller lorry.

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

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.

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support