Class 2 Driver - Skips

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

• 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.

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.

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

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