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 specialize in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

Salary: £29,900 - £33,800

What can we offer you?

• Compliance bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Boot allowance
• Paid breaks
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• The successful candidate must have previous experience in muck away and aggregate supply, with experience in driving tippers desirable. 
• 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.
• 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 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.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you. 

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