Mobile Plant Operator

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 recruiting for machine operators to join the team at our recycling centre in Gloucester. We are looking for experienced operators to join our team ideally with experience on both 360 excavators and telehandlers. Experienced plant operator preferred but not essential as training can be given to the right candidate.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Loading/unloading HGVs with telehandler
• Operating 360 excavator to handle, sort and process waste
• Use of telehandler to empty skips
• Sweeping yard
• Fuelling machines
• Loading containers with teletruck
• Moving baled waste
• Load conveyor belt and waste process hopper with 360 excavator
• Ensure a steady supply of material to shears, shredders and balers using machine

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)
• 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.

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