operator Gloucester, England
Job description
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.
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.
Responsibilities for the job role:
- Operate within plant machinery operational limitations
- Understand and be able to identify non-permitted waste including hazardous waste
- Ensure liquid spills after refuelling are cleaned up correctly in line with standard operational procedures
- 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
- Ensure working area is kept clean, tidy and free of obstructions
- Understanding of weighbridge procedures.
- Ensure WRAP protocol adhered to
- Communication via radio with site management, yard and office personnel
- Remain vigilant of movements in and out of depot
- Ensure that all Environmental procedure is complied with
- Observe all Health and Safety requirements and instructions at the site
- Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently within the deadlines given and to relay all relevant information accurately to the Site Supervisor / management.
- Wear the appropriate PPE as instructed by standard operational procedures
- Familiarising himself with the Evacuation and Emergency procedures at the site, including the location and type of each fire extinguisher
- To follow all instruction and direction from his supervisor
- Carry out best practice and safe working practices
- Undertake vehicle checks and routine maintenance as detailed in standard operating procedures and record information
- Report any malfunction, unserviceability of equipment/ tools immediately
- Report any accident or injury immediately however small
- Report any near accident or potential of an accident
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
Please apply if you interested in this role and our in-house recruiter will come back to you.
