Junior Technician / Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Stonehouse; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and waste management company is seeking a Junior Technician/Mechanic to assist with repairs and maintenance of machinery. The role offers training to become a fully qualified removal operative within 12 months, with a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Overtime offered at an enhanced rate

Progression opportunities

24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Passion for mechanics and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of vehicles/equipment.
• Assist the workshop team in daily tasks.
• Observe all Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanics

Health and Safety

Job description

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Junior Technician / Mechanic, Stonehouse

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Client:

Smiths Gloucester Limited

Location:

Stonehouse, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – 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.

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 we are looking for:

A driven and hardworking individual to assist with the day to day repairsand maintenance duties on machineryin the Plant Hire Workshop. This role will be based at Eastington (GL10 3AQ).

The successful individual will have a passion for mechanics and a willingness to learn. We will provide you with suitable training to ensure that you can carry out the role safely and correctly.

Hourly rate dependent on experience £13.50 per hour.

We anticipate for candidates to complete the training period and become a fully qualified removal operative within 12 months.

Hours: 47.5 hours per week. 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of any vehicle/equipment at any time allocated to you by the Workshop Manager/Senior Technician
  
• Assist the workshop team in daily tasks
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner to timescales
  
• Attend appropriate training and personal development as required by the Company
  
• Observe all Health and Safety requirements and instructions at the site
  
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with company policies, to a high standard and in line with best practice
  
• Wear the appropriate PPE

What can we offer you?

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Overtime offered at an enhanced rate
• 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.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.