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.
We are seeking a responsible and hardworking individual to join our Workshop team. You will be working on the overnight shift at our main workshop (GL2 7ND).
Hours: 6pm-6am (overnight) Monday-Thursday
Hourly rate: £15 per hour
Responsibilities for the job role:
* Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of a variety of vehicles/ equipment
* Assist technicians with testing for mechanical defects, including brake testing.
* To undertake duties within your experience, skill and ability and under the instruction of your manager
* Inspect tooling ensuring it is not defective and fit for use
* Loading vehicles for loaded brake tests- Once trained on Telehandler
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)
* 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.