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Demolition Operative

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd
Gloucester, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jan 2026
💰 £28,000/yr

About the role

Smiths Demolition have been operating for over 20 years. Smith's is a family run business with values of team-work and hard-work still firmly at the heart of the business. Our Demolition jobs range from small garage demolition, factory and shop strip out to full commercial building demolition.

We are looking for General Operatives to assist with our Demolition projects. This is a full time permanent job, working as part of a team travelling to site in a works van. We carry out a variety of Demolition work across the South-West and are looking for a hard-working and driven individual to join us.

Your places of work with mainly be within Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Wiltshire with occasional travel further afield.

We are looking for people who ideally live in the Gloucestershire area.

Candidates with experience working on construction sites and building projects are most suited to this role.

Details:

Expected hours 42.5hrs + per week.

Pay: From £13 - £14 per hour

Job Type: Full - Time Permanent Employment

Job Description

You will travel with the team to the jobs, which can be up to 1h+ hour away from the Smiths Head Office.

  1. Complying with Health and Safety policy and procedures.
  2. Operate basic hand tools and equipment safely.
  3. Soft stripping of buildings and general labouring.
  4. Work within a team.
  5. Support the team in achieving project deadlines by completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
  6. Wear the appropriate company issued PPE.
  7. Physically demanding role
  8. To follow all instruction and direction from your supervisor/manager.
  9. Carry out best practice and safe working practice.

What we need from you?

  1. Green CSCS/CCDO card, if you don't have one we can help you get one.
  1. Experience working within a similar environment.
  2. Ability to operate various tools and equipment effectively.
  3. Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
  4. Full UK Driving Licence.
  5. Ability to follow instruction from the Site Supervisor.
  6. Ability to follow all Health and Safety rules.
  7. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards.
  8. Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as required.

What can we offer you?

  1. Life Assurance Scheme.
  2. Travel in a company vehicle.
  3. Regular training and courses (Face Fit, IPAF, PASMA, First Aid, CSCS/CCDO, Manual Handling etc.)
  4. Free on-site Parking.
  5. Corporate gym membership discount.
  6. Annual Salary Review.
  7. Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services).
  8. Boot allowance.
  9. Paid breaks.
  10. Progression opportunities.
  11. Unlimited access to mental health support.
  12. Guaranteed work.

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