HGV Class 2 Driver

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 seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our Transport team. You will be based in a Scania Tipper. Our fleet is modern and well maintained. 

You will be based from our Cardiff Depot on Penarth Road (CF11 8RR).

Responsibilities For The Job Role:

• The successful candidate will preferably have previous experience in driving tippers.
• You will be primarily driving fully and thoroughly maintained Scania tippers, following a one week on-boarding induction with a senior driver.
• You will be required to drive other vehicles if the need arises. Including but not limited to sweepers & skip lorries. This will only be after full training is provided.
• The successful candidate will maintain a high standard to cleanliness and safety with any vehicle that is provided. We pay a compliance bonus based on safety and driver compliance.
• To complete work that is allocated to you in a productive and timely manner, ensuring the needs and requirements of our clients are met, whilst adhering to Road Transport legislation and fulfilling the Company's obligations.
• Be technology literate to work on phones and tablets in order to record work.
• The successful candidate will have a good attitude, be prepared to work hard and be flexible.
• Candidates must hold a valid DCPC and a current Category C licence, MPQC/EPIC card desirable.
• The successful candidate must be capable of communicating at all levels and understanding written and verbal instructions.

What can we offer you?

Average salary: £36,000

• Drivers can be offered the chance to work up to 60 hours per week (in line by EU driver regulations)

Modern Scania Tipper

• Compliance bonus (£300 every 3 months if achieved)

Life Assurance Scheme

Free onsite Parking

• Corporate gym membership discount
• Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

• Holidays 28 days including banks
• Unlimited access to mental health support
• 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 minimize 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.

• 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.