Plant Operator / groundworker - small works

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run plant hire company in the UK is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join their team. The role involves working on various projects including land drainage and flood prevention and requires a 360 machine ticket along with practical experience in groundworks and machine operation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess necessary certifications, and contribute to the team’s success while valuing honesty and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Have previous groundworks experience.
• Have previous machine experience.
• Hold relevant machine tickets including 360 above and below 10 tonne.
• Be willing to work on a variety of projects as part of a team and on your own.

Responsibilities

• Land drainage.
• Pipelines.
• Pond and lake construction and clearing.
• Environmental and wildlife construction and landscaping.
• Flood prevention.
• Equestrian areas.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Machine operation

Education

360 machine tickets

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.

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.

The successful candidate must have a 360 machine ticket and experience in groundworks and operating a machine.

Responsibilities

• Land drainage
• Pipelines
• Pond and lake construction and clearing
• Environmental and wildlife construction and landscaping
• Flood prevention
• Equestrian areas

Requirements

• Have previous groundworks experience
• Have previous machine experience
• Hold relevant machine tickets including 360 above and below 10 tonne
• Be willing to work on a variety of projects as part of a team and on your own

Benefits

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

Core Values

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.