Metals Recycling 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.

What are we looking for :

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Metals Recycling Operative to join our dynamic team in our waste yard. In this role, you will be responsible for sorting, processing, and recycling various metals, contributing to our mission of sustainable waste management.

Responsibilities for the job role :

• Disassembling products and sorting the materials into the correct designated areas
• Maintain and organise inventory at all times
• To safely test and clean stock to a sellable standard
• Ensure the work is carried out within the deadlines provided, safely and efficiently and to relay information accurately to your supervisor
• To work within a small team
• Ensure a good standard of tidiness is maintained at all times

What can we offer you?

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.

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