Skilled Groundworker

Smiths Gloucester

  • Cardiff
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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.This is a permanent role based within our Construction team out on sites in South Wales and the South-West.What can we offer you as a skilled groundworker?
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Company van
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Corporate gym membership discount
  • Be part of a family run business
  • Staff discount on skip hire (50% and discounts of further group services)
  • Boot allowance
  • Progression opportunities
  • Unlimited access to mental health support
Responsibilities for the job role as skilled groundworker:
  • All aspects of Groundworks
  • Drainage and ducting
  • Digging footings whilst having an understanding pf plans and datum
  • Externals and finishing's (slabbing, kerbing, paving)
  • Concreting
  • Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • General labouring
  • Ensuring company property is looked after
The successful candidate will carry out:
  • All aspects of Groundworks
  • Drainage and ducting
  • Digging footings whilst having an understanding pf plans and datum
  • Externals and finishing's (slabbing, kerbing, paving)
  • Concreting
  • Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • General labouring
  • Ensuring company property is looked after
  • Have ability to work as part of a team
  • Have ability to think ahead and consider the job in hand
  • Ability to use of power tools
  • Have an understanding/reading drawing
  • Be self-motivated, keen to learn, conscientious and prepared to work in all weather conditions
  • Be reliable and punctual
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 (80% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.Please apply if you interested in this role and we will come back to you.

Smiths Gloucester