Yard 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.

We are looking for a yard operative to join our team at our waste transfer station in Tewkesbury. You will be required to carry out general labouring on site but you will be trained up to operate the plant and equipment on site to assist with your duties.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Sort and segregate waste
• To undertake all relevant training of the operation of driving plant and equipment as supervised and guided by the Site Management
• Carry out general labouring duties on site
• Ensure visiting Vehicles are directed to the appropriate tipping/loading point
• Learn how to use the waste booking in system on hand held tablet
• Ensure site housekeeping is kept in good order

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

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.