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?
Life Assurance Scheme
Corporate gym membership discount
Staff discount on skip hire
Progression opportunities
Unlimited access to mental health support
Competitive hourly rate
Company van
Responsibilities for the job role:
1. All aspects of Groundworks
2. Drainage and ducting
3. Digging footings whilst having an understanding pf plans and datum
4. Externals and finishing’s (slabbing, kerbing, paving)
5. Concreting
6. Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures
7. General labouring
8. Ensuring company property is looked after
The successful candidate will
9. All aspects of Groundworks
10. Drainage and ducting
11. Digging footings whilst having an understanding pf plans and datum
12. Externals and finishing’s (slabbing, kerbing, paving)
13. Concreting
14. Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures
15. General labouring
16. Ensuring company property is looked after
17. Have ability to work as part of a team
18. Have ability to think ahead and consider the job in hand
19. Ability to use of power tools
20. Have an understanding/reading drawing
21. Be self-motivated, keen to learn, conscientious and prepared to work in all weather conditions
22. 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.