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.

• Use of tablet to input deliveries and collections and take photographs of materials on site.
• Identify, separate, and process different grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• To monitor and maintain housekeeping standards.
• To work as part of a team to maintain an efficient and safe working environment.
• Good communication skills and be able to communicate appropriately at all levels and hand over effectively.

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Staff discount on skip hire
• Progression opportunities
• Unlimited access to mental health support

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.