HGV Class 2 Driver - Tippers

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Gloucestershire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Transportation
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

HGV Driving Tippers Class 2 Licence DCPC Communication Safety Road Transport Legislation

FULL DESCRIPTION

HGV Class 2 Driver - Tippers

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is looking for a HGV Class 2 Driver to join their team. Responsibilities include driving tippers, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety, and completing work in a timely manner. Candidates must have a valid DCPC and Category C licence.

Responsibilities for the job role as Class 2 Driver:

- The successful candidate will preferably have previous experience in driving tippers or at least 12 months class 2 driving experience on any HGV.
- 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. We pay a compliance bonus based on safety and driver compliance.
- 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 can we offer you as a HGV Class 2 Driver?

  • Drivers are offered the chance to work up to 60 hours per week (in line by EU driver regulations)
  • New Scania Tipper
  • 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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