Smiths Gloucester Limited
Demolition Operative
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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 specialize in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition, and Transport operations.
📍 Various Sites Across the South West
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
🚗 Travel to Sites Required (company van provided)
🕒 7:00am - 16:00pm Monday - Friday
Build Your Career with Smiths
We're looking for hardworking and reliable Demolition Operatives to join our growing Demolition team.
Working on a variety of demolition projects across the South West and Wales, you'll play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of site strip-outs, demolition works, and site clearance activities. Whether you're an experienced demolition operative or looking to develop your career within the industry, we'd love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities for a Demolition Operative:
- Assisting with soft strip, demolition, and site clearance works.
- Operating hand tools and demolition equipment safely.
- Segregating and managing waste materials for recycling and disposal.
- Maintaining high standards of site housekeeping.
- Supporting site set-up, fencing, signage, and barriers.
- Following site instructions and safe systems of work.
- Reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Working as part of a team to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
What We're Looking For:
- A valid CSCS card is required, support can be provided to help the right candidate obtain one.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Benefits Include:
- Hourly rate: £14.50
- Permanent contract.
- Overtime offered.
- Company Van
- PPE provided
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing business.
- Discounted gym memberships and employee benefits platform.
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Join the Team as a Demolition Operative:
If you're looking for a hands-on role with a respected and growing company, apply today and become part of a team that delivers some of the South West's most challenging and rewarding demolition projects.
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 minimize 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.
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