Environmental Operative

We are recruiting operatives to carry out vegetation management on EA sites and for private clients based in Crewkerne.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering site works to company and client expectations.

1. Follow the Company Management System, including but not limited to risk assessments, method statements, construction phase plans etc.
2. Assist with the preparation of sites, including unloading and storing of building materials and plant.
3. Store, handle, use and dispose of materials in the correct manner.
4. Perform physical tasks including but not limited to basic timber shuttering, drainage, chainsaw work, strimming, digging, grass cutting and other general maintenance and construction labourer duties.
5. Where required or necessary operate heavy machinery in conjunction with CPCS training (diggers/dumpers/compressors).
6. Maintain a safe and tidy working environment including wearing full PPE at all times.
7. Follow all training and reasonable instructions given.
8. Work safely within or close to rivers and other watercourses, at height and in confined spaces.
9. Have an awareness of the protection & preservation of wildlife and habitat.
10. Demonstrate good driving skills in company vans, where driving will be monitored and tracked.
11. Be willing to travel and work away from home, as and when required.
12. On occasion be willing to be placed on standby for out-of-hours call-outs to assist our clients in emergency response situations.

Who we’re looking for

1. Experience of working on-site, in a labourer capacity.
2. Possess a conscientious and positive attitude to work.
3. Experience of working safely in a high-risk environment.
4. Ability to follow instructions and accept personal responsibility.
5. Ability to act on initiative, particularly in respect to Health & Safety and report relevant matters.
6. Ability to complete any training courses necessary to fulfil the role such as water safety, CSCS, confined space etc.
7. Have a full/clean Driving license.

What we're offering

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

1. £115.50 per day + Price work (Average earnings £27.5k-40k per year)
2. PPE and specialist construction tickets provided
3. Training and advancement opportunities
4. 24 days' paid holiday
5. Healthcare cash scheme
6. Death in service benefit
7. Eyewear scheme
8. Hundreds of discounts using Salary Extras
9. 6% company pension contribution