General Operative

Astute People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training & development

Company card

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a General Operative to support their Midlands and North Yorkshire regional team in a growing renewable energy business.

The role offers a salary around £35k, along with a company vehicle, and ongoing training and development opportunities to build a long-term career in the sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, agriculture or construction.
• Experience using mowers, strimmer’s or similar equipment would be advantageous.
• Relevant machinery/licences would be beneficial but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general ground maintenance across renewable energy sites.
• Mow, strim and maintain vegetation around operational sites.
• Assist technicians with maintenance, manual handling and site activities.
• Carry out basic site checks and report issues.
• Use and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Travel regionally and support at other sites when required.
• Complete training and follow HSE standards.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Team support

Grounds equipment

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a growing renewable energy business specialising in the operation and maintenance of renewable energy assets to recruit a General Operative to support their regional team in the Midlands and North Yorkshire.

The General Operative role comes with a competitive salary of up to £35,000, company vehicle, training and development opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector.

If you’re a practical, hands‑on person who enjoys working outdoors and isn’t afraid of getting stuck in, this could be a great opportunity to join a growing renewable energy business.

Responsibilities and duties of the General Operative role

Reporting To The O&M Manager You Will

• Carry out general ground maintenance across renewable energy sites
• Mow, strim and maintain vegetation around operational sites
• Assist technicians with maintenance, manual handling and general site activities
• Carry out basic site checks and report any issues
• Use and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely
• Travel regionally and provide occasional support at other sites when required
• Complete relevant training and ensure all work is carried out in line with company HSE standards

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, agriculture, construction or similar
• Experience using mowers, strimmer’s or similar equipment would be advantageous
• Relevant machinery/equipment licences would be beneficial but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and travel regionally

Personal skills

The General Operative Role Would Suit Someone Who Is

• Practical, hands‑on and happy to get stuck in
• Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexible and willing to support the wider team
• Keen to learn new skills and develop within the renewable energy sector

Salary and benefits of the General Operative role

• Salary Circa £35k
• Company vehicle and company card
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on utility‑scale solar projects across the UK
• Join a growing business committed to the UK’s renewable energy transition

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.