Grounds Maintenance Operative (L&E)

Egis Group; Milton Common; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance (L&E) Operative for the M40 corridor in the UK. The role covers essential environmental and landscaping tasks, including grass cutting, tree work and pond management. Night shifts may be required and training will be provided to qualify for high-speed road work.

You will join the Landscape and Ecology team, promoting health, safety and environmental awareness while maintaining safe working practices and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK Driving Licence (training support available)
• Experience in landscaping, forestry, gardening or arboriculture

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily briefings and trainings to ensure safe and sustainable work practices
• Promote health, safety and environmental awareness
• Report hazards and safety concerns to Team Leader or Foreman
• Perform landscaping and ecological tasks: grass cutting/strimming, tree felling/arborist duties, hedgerow/ditch clearance, pond management, application of pesticides (as trained)

Skills

Lantra certification

Driving licence

Landscaping experience

Forestry experience

Job description

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.

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
• 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

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.