Excavator Operator

Mortonpattison; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised staff training and development plans

Good company pension

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Job summary

Mortonpattison in the south of England is seeking a motivated individual to assist in countryside and ecology contracting work. Successful candidates will operate and maintain excavators and tractors while contributing to projects like habitat management and infrastructure development. The role offers training, career progression, and 28 days of holiday including bank holidays. With a focus on teamwork and environmental responsibility, Mortonpattison provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Practical and mechanically minded team player with relevant experience.
• Willingness to assist with countryside and ecology contracting work.
• Adaptability to work on varied projects in stunning locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of countryside and ecology contracting work.
• Operate and maintain company-owned and hired-in plant & equipment.
• Work on diverse range of projects including habitat management and design.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Experience in landscape/countryside/agriculture

Tools

360 excavators

Tractors

Job description

Would you like to work in some of the most beautiful countryside in the south of England?

Our habitat management work maintains some of the most important nature conservation sites in the country, our countryside access work enables people to explore these landscapes and our design & build work creates brand new spaces for wildlife and people.

If you’re motivated to develop in a role where you can make a tangible difference with a growing organisation then we want to hear from you.

For the right person we can offer great career opportunities: we’re growing, our client base is expanding and the range of work we undertake is diversifying. We are a skilled, adaptable and supportive team who are focussed on working together to deliver. Morton:Pattison is an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on staff development with the goal of building and retaining a team that grows in capacity with alongside the company.

Interesting & varied work, often in stunning locations

Personalised staff training and development plans

Career and pay progression

Good company pension

28 days holiday, including bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement earned annually

The purpose of the role will be to assist with the practical delivery of countryside and ecology contracting work primarily through operation, transport and maintenance of company-owned and hired-in plant & equipment, principally 360 excavators and tractors. Examples of work undertaken include:

Countryside infrastructure/access projects

• boardwalks
• footbridges
• pond dipping platforms
• paths
• agricultural drainage & water supply
• riverbank stabilisation
• fencing

Habitat creation and management

• small tree felling and scrub management
• planting & seeding
• pond creation and improvements
• control of non-native plant species/herbicide application
• hibernacula creation
• installation of bird and bat boxes

Design and Build

• Installation of bespoke landscape installations designed by our in-house team, for example biodiversity and educational projects in visitor centres

This role will be ideal for a practical and mechanically minded team player with experience in landscape / countryside / agriculture.

Morton:Pattison are emerging as an industry leader in design & delivery of countryside and ecological works in the south of England. We are widely recognised for our specialist skills and experience in combining ecology, landscape and construction to deliver the best outcomes for biodiversity and people.

We work on a diverse range of projects including design & build of countryside structures, access works, large scale habitat management, renewable energy sites and ecological enhancement. Our clients are distributed throughout the private, public and charitable sectors including nature conservation charities, local authorities, green energy companies and ecological consultancies. Due to continued growth driven largely by repeat custom, recommendation and appointment to county council local authority frameworks, we are looking for professional and positive team players who share our values to join us and make a positive contribution to the region’s countryside. We have a strong company culture which underpins everything that we do, our core values are:

• Committing to positively contributing to the natural environment
• Developing a motivated, collaborative team with integrity
• Delivering high quality projects and service

If you share the above values and want to work with us to put them into practice then Morton Pattison is the place for you.