Construction Groundworker

**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
- 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.