Construction skilled groundworker – Newport

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?

Life Assurance Scheme

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Competitive hourly rate

Company van

Responsibilities for the job role:

• 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

• 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 our in-house recruiter will come back to you.

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