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.
Overview:
The Senior Workshop Technician is responsible for overseeing and carrying out advanced technical maintenance, repair, and service work on plant equipment & machinery within the workshop. The role ensures that all work is performed efficiently, safely, and to high quality standards.
Based from: Stonehouse, GL10 3AQ
Hours: 47.5 hours per week
Responsibilities for the job role:
* Service, repair, and maintain a wide variety of construction machinery and plant equipment.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure machinery reliability and safety.
* Lead and mentor junior technicians and apprentices.
* Ensure all plant is compliant with health, safety, and legal requirements.
* Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
* Support the Workshop Planner with planning maintenance schedules and equipment readiness.
* Support and supervise Workshop team
* Follow company health and safety procedures at all times.
What can we offer you?
* 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)
* Overtime offered at an enhanced rate
* Boot allowance
* Paid breaks
* 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.