Plant Operator / Machine Driver

Smiths Gloucester Limited; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and waste management company seeks experienced 360 machine operators to join their teams near Stonehouse. Applicants should have relevant machine operation tickets, strong health and safety awareness, and a commitment to high standards of reliability. The company values honesty, family, and sustainability, offering a supportive environment with benefits such as life assurance, staff discounts, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Company van

PPE

Staff discount on group services

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience as a 360 machine operator is essential.
• Additional machine tickets are advantageous.
• Understanding health and safety practices is critical.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain plant/equipment as directed
• Observe health and safety requirements at all times
• Report any near accidents or potential hazards

Skills

360 machine operation

Maintenance of plant/equipment

Health and safety compliance

Job description

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Plant Operator / Machine Driver, 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:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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.

We are looking for experienced 360 machine operators to join our site teams, any other machine tickets would be a distinct advantage.

Working generally within around 50-mile radius of Stonehouse (GL10 3AQ).

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Company van

PPE

Staff discount on group services

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Driving any plant/equipment as directed by the employer or third party
• Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of any plant/equipment at any time allocated to you by the employer
• Observe all health and safety requirements and instructions at the site
• Ensure the work is carried out within the deadlines, safely and efficiently, and to relay information accurately to the customer/Site Supervisor
• Wear the appropriate PPE
• To follow all instruction and direction from the customer or site supervisor
• Carry out best practice and safe working practices
• Report any near accident or potential of an accident
• Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the working process

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.