Grounds Maintenance Operative (L&E)

Egis; Milton Common; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunities employer

Training provided for necessary certifications

Flexible working hours with overtime options

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Milton Common is looking for a Grounds Maintenance (L&E) Operative to maintain the M40 motorway corridor. You will perform essential landscaping tasks to ensure environmental safety and visual quality, including grass cutting, tree felling, and pond management. Candidates should have a Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and must be able to legally work in the UK. A Full UK Driving Licence is required, with training available. Pay includes options for overtime and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling or be willing to obtain.
• Full UK Driving Licence required, with training support available.
• Experience in landscaping, forestry, gardening, or arboriculture is desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily briefings and scheduled training.
• Report hazards and safety concerns to the Team Leader.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as grass cutting and tree felling.
• Maintain equipment and conduct vehicle checks.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times and ensure machinery and equipment are in good working order; report faults promptly.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks before starting network activities and complete task-related documentation accurately.
• Keep vehicles clean and organized and maintain PPE in good condition.
• Report near misses and hazards promptly.

Skills

Landscaping

Arboriculture

Forestry

Gardening

Gardening

Arboriculture

Education

Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

About Us

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

About the Role

Join our dedicated Landscape and Ecology team responsible for maintaining the 123km stretch of the M40 motorway.

As a Grounds Maintenance (L&E) Operative, you will carry out essential environmental and landscaping tasks to ensure the safety, sustainability, and visual quality of the motorway corridor. This role includes night shifts and may involve additional duties for which you are suitably trained.

Working Hours & Compensation

• Average 42‑hour working week
• Optional overtime available
• Day and night shifts depending on work

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily briefings and scheduled training to ensure safe and sustainable work practices
• Promote a positive culture around health, safety, and environmental awareness
• Report hazards and safety concerns to the Team Leader or Foreman
• Perform a variety of landscaping and ecological tasks, including:
  • Grass cutting and strimming
  • Tree felling and arborist duties
  • Hedgerow and ditch clearance
  • Pond management
  • Application of pesticides (as trained)
• Maintain professional conduct at all times
• Ensure machinery and equipment are in good working order; report faults promptly
• Conduct daily vehicle checks before starting network activities
• Complete and submit task‑related documentation accurately
• Keep vehicles clean and organized
• Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good condition
• Report near misses and hazards promptly

Training & Development

You will be required to complete and pass the Lantra hierarchy of courses to qualify for work on high‑speed roads and to perform landscaping and ecology tasks to a high standard. Training will be provided as needed.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK Driving Licence (training support available)
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Landscaping
  • Forestry
  • Gardening
  • Arboriculture

What's in it for you?

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position

You must be willing to undertake a DBS check if you are successful.