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 are seeking a responsible and hardworking individual to join our Workshop team. You will be working on the overnight shift at our main workshop (GL2 7ND).


Hours: 6pm-6am (overnight) Monday-Thursday


Hourly rate: 15 per hour

Responsibilities for the job role:

Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of a variety of vehicles/ equipment Assist technicians with testing for mechanical defects, including brake testing. To undertake duties within your experience, skill and ability and under the instruction of your manager Inspect tooling ensuring it is not defective and fit for use Loading vehicles for loaded brake tests- Once trained on Telehandler

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 Paid breaks 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.