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.
This is a permanent role based within our Construction team out on sites in South Wales and the South-West.
What can we offer you a skilled groundworker?
1. Competitive hourly rate
2. Company van
3. Life Assurance Scheme
4. Corporate gym membership discount
5. Be part of a family run business
6. Staff discount on skip hire (50% and discounts of further group services)
7. Boot allowance
8. Progression opportunities
9. Unlimited access to mental health support
Responsibilities for the job role as a skilled groundworker:
10. All aspects of Groundworks
11. Drainage and ducting
12. Digging footings whilst having an understanding pf plans and datum
13. Externals and finishing’s (slabbing, kerbing, paving)
14. Concreting
15. Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures
16. General labouring
17. Ensuring company property is looked after
The successful candidate will carry out:
18. All aspects of Groundworks
19. Drainage and ducting
20. Digging footings whilst having an understanding pf plans and datum
21. Externals and finishing’s (slabbing, kerbing, paving)
22. Concreting
23. Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures
24. General labouring
25. Ensuring company property is looked after
26. Have ability to work as part of a team
27. Have ability to think ahead and consider the job in hand
28. Ability to use of power tools
29. Have an understanding/reading drawing
30. Be self-motivated, keen to learn, conscientious and prepared to work in all weather conditions
31. Be reliable and punctual
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 (80% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.