As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.
Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.
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.
Hourly rate: £16 & above dependent on experience. Negotiable.
Hours: Full-time and part-time available with flexible working hours to be discussed at interview stage.
Working from our main transport workshop near Gloucester (GL2 7ND)
Responsibilities for the job role:
* Carry out 6 weekly inspections to a high standard, ensuring all defects are identified and repaired, with a strong focus on ‘first time fix’.
* Attend to roadside breakdowns, fault find and repair
* Attend Smiths depots to fault find and repair
* Inspect and prepare vehicles for MOT, ensuring all vehicles exceed the standard required.
* Diagnose faults on vehicles and ancillary equipment.
* Carry out electrical repairs on a range of specialist commercial vehicles.
* Repair ‘damage’ defects to a high standard with a focus on upholding our brand image.
What can we offer you?
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Free on-site Parking
* Fully equipped Van for mobile breakdowns
* Corporate gym membership discount
* Annual Salary Review
* Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
* Overtime offered at an enhanced rate
* Boot allowance
* Progression opportunities
* 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support
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.