Class 2 Driver - Skips at Smiths Gloucester Limited

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

36000.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Class 2 Driving, HGV Driving, Skip Lorry Operation, Vehicle Checks, Load Security, Log Book Maintenance, Reliability, Punctuality, Self-motivation, Strong Work Ethic, Great Attitude, Environmental Sustainability

Industry

Construction

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 drivers to join our team at our Cardiff Depot (CF11 8RR). You will be required to drive a skip lorry and work in and around Gloucestershire. 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) 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: Delivering, removing and exchanging skips and or hook bins Driving HGV refuse vehicle (RCV) if required and carrying out collections of wheelie bins at commercial properties 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. Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.

Responsibilities

The driver will be responsible for delivering, removing, and exchanging skips and hook bins, as well as driving HGV refuse vehicles for collections. Routine vehicle checks and maintaining a log book of trips are also required.