Demolition Operative

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.

📍 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.

Benefits Include

• Hourly rate: £14.50
• Permanent contract
• Overtime offered
• Company Van
• PPE provided
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Earn Additional Annual Leave with Length of Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing business
• Discounted gym memberships and employee benefits platform

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.

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 minimise 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.