HGV Class 1 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 looking for a Class 1 driver to join our Waste Transport driving team. You will be based out of our Gloucester depot and be required to transport a variety of materials across the country on modern well-maintained vehicles.

What are we offering?

• Competitive Pay - £16.00 p/h
• Day work, nights out available.
• Quarterly Compliance Bonus
• Saturday Working Bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Boot allowance
• PPE
• Staff discount (50% on skip hire and discounts on further group services)
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Complete allocated work in a productive and timely manner
• Ensure that the haulage needs and requirements of our clients are met
• Adhere to road transport legislation at all times
• Fulfil company obligations
• Ensuring vehicle is kept clean and presentable

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.