General Operative

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.

What we are looking for:

• We are looking for someone who is looking for a hands on role, driven and hardworking to assist with the day to day repairs and maintenance duties on machinery in the Plant Hire Workshop. This role will be based at Eastington (GL10 3AQ)
• Training will be given on the job. 
• The successful candidate will enjoy working in a busy workshop/yard environment.
• The successful individual will have a passion for machinery and a willingness to learn. 
• We will provide you with suitable training to ensure that you can carry out the role safely and correctly.  

Hourly rate dependent on experience £13.50 per hour. 

Hours: 47.5 hours per week. 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of any vehicle/equipment at any time allocated to you by the Workshop Manager/Senior Technician
  
• Assist the workshop team in daily tasks
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner to timescales
  
• Attend appropriate training and personal development as required by the Company
  
• Observe all Health and Safety requirements and instructions at the site
  
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with company policies, to a high standard and in line with best practice
  
• Wear the appropriate PPE

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
• 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.