Job Description

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 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.Responsibilities for the job role:

• Operating mobile and fixed plant.
• Hand sorting and grading of scrap metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous.
• Checking loads for any quality and raising any issues to the site management team.
• Carrying out scrap metal collections from customers premises ensuring a high level of service.
• Ensuring outgoing loads have been checked for quality and payloads maximised.
• Willing to work as part of a team, ensuring all works are done safely.
• High level of housekeeping required at all times.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (including but not limited to) those specified in the employment handbook, health and safety policy and EMS system.
• Ensure compliance within the operation area with all company procedures, statutory legislation and industry good practice.

Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

• 360 & Forklift experience preferred but not essential as full training provided.
• Must have a full driving Licence.
• Prior waste/recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous.
• Enthusiastic and committed.
• Committed to improving processes and procedures and ability to embrace change as required.

What can we offer you?Life Assurance SchemeFree on-site ParkingCorporate gym membership discountStaff discount on skip hireProgression opportunitiesUnlimited access to mental health supportPlease apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience \xe2\x80\x93 built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

Smiths Gloucester