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.
What can we offer you as a HGV Class 2 Driver?
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)
Access to a modern fleet of vehicles
Compliance bonus: £300 every 3 months based on adherence
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
What we are looking for?
The HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of an 8-wheel tipper lorry across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. The role involves transporting aggregates, soils, recycled materials, muck away, and other construction or waste-related materials to and from customer sites, quarries, recycling centres, transfer stations, and company depots.
The driver plays a key role in ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining compliance with transport legislation, completing daily vehicle checks, and representing the business professionally on the road and on customer sites. This position requires a strong focus on safety, reliability, compliance, and care of the vehicle.
Main responsibilities:
Safely operate an HGV Class 2 8-wheel tipper vehicle in compliance with road traffic laws, DVSA regulations, and company policies.
Transport and deliver a range of materials to construction sites, highways projects, commercial premises, quarries, and recycling facilities.
Ensure loads are secure, legally compliant, and tipped safely in authorised areas after assessing site conditions.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections, including checks of tyres, lights, brakes, tipping equipment, fluid levels, and overall vehicle condition.
Report vehicle defects, damage, safety concerns, and operational issues promptly through company procedures.
Comply with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time, tachograph regulations, operator licence requirements, and all transport legislation.
Maintain accurate records, including tachograph data, delivery notes, tickets, waste transfer documentation, and required signatures.
Provide professional customer service and communicate effectively with clients, site personnel, transport planners, and colleagues.
Follow all health, safety, environmental, and PPE requirements, reporting accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
Support operational needs through flexibility, attendance at training and briefings, safeguarding company assets, and promoting a positive team culture.
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.
