Job Description

We are now looking for a plant operator to join our team and operate a variety of machinery to assist with moving and loading waste. The successful candidate is not required to have any plant tickets or licences, full training will be given. A full driving licence will be required.

Hours: 7am-5pm Monday to Friday

Competitive rates of pay & overtime available

Plant certification is preferred but not essential as full training will be given to the successful candidate. A full driving licence will be required.

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.

Responsibilities for the job role:

Operate plant machinery at our main waste facility. Understand and be able to identify non-permitted waste including hazardous waste Operate machinery in such a fashion to try to keep and maintain dust emissions low. Ensure a good standard of tidiness is maintained at all times Exercise extreme care when manoeuvring in the proximity of pedestrians Afford pedestrians the "Right of Way" priority at all times Comply with site traffic mandatory instructions at all times Understanding of weighbridge procedures.

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme


Free on-site Parking


Corporate gym membership discount


Staff discount on skip hire


Progression opportunities


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.