HGV Class 2 Driver - RCV

Smith’s Gloucester Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run logistics company based in Gloucester is recruiting an HGV class 2 driver to join their team. Responsibilities include carrying out routine vehicle checks, ensuring loads are secure, and operating an HGV refuse vehicle. The role requires a valid CPC and Category C licence, coupled with reliability and a strong work ethic. The position offers an hourly rate of £15.70 plus bonuses, with opportunities for progression and several employee benefits, including a compliance bonus and corporate gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Compliance bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Boot allowance

Paid breaks

Progression opportunities

24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CPC and Category C licence.
• Be reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Be capable and confident in your ability.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine vehicle checks.
• Making sure that the load is correctly placed and secure.
• Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV).
• Managing tachograph records including rest breaks.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong work ethic

Great attitude

Self-motivation

Capability

Confidence in driving

Education

Valid CPC and Category C licence

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 now recruiting for a driver to join us working out of our Gloucester depot.

Hourly rate: £15.70 + quarterly bonus scheme

What can we offer you?

• Compliance bonus

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Free on-site Parking

• Corporate gym membership discount

• Annual Salary Review

• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)

• Boot allowance

• Paid breaks

• Progression opportunities

• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Carrying out routine vehicle checks

• Making sure that the load is correctly placed and is secure

• Emptying wheelie bins

• Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV)

• Cover food waste rounds when required

• Manage tachograph records including rest breaks

• Hold a valid CPC 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 HGV class 2 driver role and we will come back to you.