HGV Class 2 Driver

Smith’s Gloucester Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to join the Transport team. You will operate a modern Scania Grab Lorry, delivering aggregates and assisting with loading and unloading tasks. The company offers a competitive salary of £36,000, compliance bonuses, a life assurance scheme, and opportunities for progression. If you value reliability and environmental sustainability, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driving license.
• Experience in driving large vehicles preferred.
• Reliability and adherence to schedules are vital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aggregates to sites.
• Remove materials from sites.
• Assist in loading and unloading of vehicle.
• Remove debris from highways.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle.

Skills

Driving skills

Knowledge of Road Transport legislation

Ability to perform vehicle inspections

Tools

Scania Grab Lorry

Job description

Overview

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 seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our Transport team. You will be based in a Scania Grab Lorry. Our fleet is modern and well maintained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aggregates to sites
• Remove materials from sites
• Assist in loading and unloading of vehicle
• Remove debris from highways
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle
• To complete work that is allocated to you in a productive and timely manner, ensuring the needs and requirements of our clients are met, whilst adhering to Road Transport legislation and fulfilling the Companys obligations

What can we offer you?

• Average salary: £36,000
• Drivers are offered the chance to work up to 60 hours per week (in line by EU driver regulations)
• New Scania Tipper
• 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

Our core values

• Honesty
• Family values
• Hardworking
• Reliability
• Environmental sustainability

Application

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.