HGV Class 2 Driver - RCV

As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.

Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

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

• 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

• 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.

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.