HGV Class 2 Driver - Skips

Smith’s Gloucester Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run plant hire and transport company is seeking a Class 2 driver for their Avonmouth Depots. The role involves delivering and exchanging skips while ensuring vehicle safety checks. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of HGV Class 2 experience and hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence. This position offers a competitive average salary, bonus opportunities, and various employee benefits including gym discounts and life assurance.

Benefits

Average salary: £38,900

Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months)

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

29 days holidays including banks

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• At least one year of HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• Hold a valid DCPC and Category C licence.
• Have a great attitude and be capable in your driving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV Class 2 experience

Reliability

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Confidence in driving ability

Education

Valid DCPC

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 looking for a class 2 driver to join our team at our Avonmouth Depots. You will be required to drive a skip lorry and work in and around the Bristol area.

What can we offer you?

• Average salary: £38,900
• Drivers are offered the chance to work up to 60 hours per week (in line by EU driver regulations)
• Modern well maintained lorry
• 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

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?

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.