Experienced Plant Fitter

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. Overview: You will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out advanced technical maintenance, repair, and service work on plant equipment & machinery within the workshop. The role ensures that all work is performed efficiently, safely, and to high quality standards. Based from: Stonehouse, GL10 3AQ Hours: 47.5 hours per week Responsibilities for the job role: * Service, repair, and maintain a wide variety of construction machinery and plant equipment. * Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults. Perform preventative maintenance to ensure machinery reliability and safety. * Lead and mentor junior technicians and apprentices. * Ensure all plant is compliant with health, safety, and legal requirements. * Maintain accurate service and maintenance records. * Support the Workshop Planner with planning maintenance schedules and equipment readiness. * Support and supervise Workshop team  * Follow company health and safety procedures at all times. What can we offer you? * Life Assurance Scheme * Free on-site Parking * Corporate gym membership discount * Annual Salary Review * Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services) * Overtime offered at an enhanced rate * Boot allowance * Paid breaks * Progression opportunities * 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support 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.