Plant Operator / groundworker - small works
full-time•Stroud
About this role
<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>We run a land drainage and groundworks department who specialise in land drainage, flood prevention and road works. We are looking for a groundworker who can operate plant to join the team to assist with works. You will work as part of a team of 3 on projects across Gloucestershire and surrounding counties.</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The successful candidate must have a 360 machine ticket and experience in groundworks and operating a machine. </strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Responsibilities for the job role:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>You will be required to work on a variety of projects including but not limited to:</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="">Land drainage</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="">Pipelines</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="">Pond and lake construction and clearing</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="">Environmental and wildlife construction and landscaping</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="">Flood prevention</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="">Equestrian areas</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The successful candidate must:</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style=""><strong>Have previous groundworks experience</strong></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style=""><strong>Have previous machine experience</strong></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style=""><strong>Hold relevant machine tickets including 360 above and below 10 tonne</strong></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span style=""><strong>Be willing to work on a variety of projects as part of a team and on your own</strong></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Life Assurance Scheme</p><p class="MsoNormal">Free on-site Parking</p><p class="MsoNormal">Corporate gym membership discount</p><p class="MsoNormal">Staff discount on skip hire</p><p class="MsoNormal">Progression opportunities</p><p class="MsoNormal">Unlimited access to mental health support</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>What are our core values?</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">If these values align with yours you are in the right place!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.</p><p class="MsoNormal">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.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you. </strong></p>
What you'll do
- The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects including land drainage, pipelines, and flood prevention. They will assist with pond and lake construction, environmental landscaping, and equestrian area development.
About Smiths Gloucester Limited
As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smith's (Gloucester) Ltd is committed to delivering service excellence to all of its customers.
Offering services ranging from demolition and asbestos removal to transport, skip hire, trade waste and plant hire, and with depots in Gloucestershire, Bristol and South Wales, Smiths are able to provide the consumer with the complete solution to suit a variety of needs.
Established in 1982, Smith’s (Gloucester) Ltd 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. At Smiths we pride ourselves on our ethics of reliability and hard work which enables us to deliver a wide range of services that we can all be proud of.
Fairness and honesty have been the basis for all our business dealings. In all our ventures, we don’t aim to be the cheapest, but we do aim to be the best for our customers. We are true to our word, always do what we say we are going to do and fix things quickly if they go wrong.
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What does a Plant Operator / groundworker - small works do at Smiths Gloucester Limited?
As a Plant Operator / groundworker - small works at Smiths Gloucester Limited, you will: the successful candidate will work on a variety of projects including land drainage, pipelines, and flood prevention. They will assist with pond and lake construction, environmental landscaping, and equestrian area development..
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The Plant Operator / groundworker - small works position at Smiths Gloucester Limited is based in Stroud, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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