Grounds Maintenance Operative (L&E)

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team. This key role involves performing essential landscaping and ecological tasks to maintain safety and visual quality along the M40 motorway. The successful candidate will participate in safety briefings, have the ability to operate machinery, and complete required training. Candidates must have a foundation in landscaping or similar fields and possess a valid UK driving license. Join us to make a difference in environmental quality.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Training and development provided

Optional overtime available

Qualifications

• Must have Lantra certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Experience in landscaping, forestry, gardening, or arboriculture is highly desirable.
• UK driving license is needed, training support available.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily briefings and training for safety.
• Perform landscaping and ecological tasks.
• Report hazards and safety concerns.
• Maintain equipment and machinery in good order.
• Complete documentation accurately.

Skills

Landscaping

Forestry

Gardening

Arboriculture

Chainsaw Operation

Education

Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

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

Additional Information

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.