Smiths Gloucester Limited
HGV Class 2 Driver
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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 Depot. You will be required to drive a Hook lorry and work in and around the Bristol area.
What can we offer you?
- Hourly Rate: £15.00 p/h
- 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
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Responsibilities for the job role:
- You will also be eligible for a compliance bonus scheme
- 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
To be successful for this opportunity you must:
- 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.
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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.
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