HGV Class 2 Driver - Hooks

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, Tewkesbury and Wantage we operate predominately across the South-West of England and South Wales. 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 Wantage Depot. You will be required to drive a Hook lorry and work in and around the Oxfordshire area.

What can we offer you as HGV Class 2 Driver?

• Hourly Rate: £16.00 p/h

• Plenty of overtime available (up to 60 hours a week in line by EU driver regulations)

• Modern well maintained lorry

• Compliance bonus

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Free on-site Parking

• Corporate gym membership discount

• Staff discount on skip hire

• Progression opportunities

• Earn Additional Annual Leave with Length of Service

• Holidays 28 days including banks

• Unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the HGV Driver:
You will also be eligible for a compliance bonus scheme
To be successful for this opportunity you must:

• 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

• 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.