Hands-On Invasive Weeds Supervisor (360) – Van & Fuel

The Grounds Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid overtime

Away meals provided

Job summary

The Grounds Care Group (UK) Ltd is hiring an Invasive Weeds Site Supervisor (360 Operator) to lead Japanese Knotweed excavation across London and the South East. You will run ground works, supervise 1–3 agency operatives, and operate a 360 excavator in challenging conditions.

This is a hands-on supervisory role with travel; expected to stay away overnight with a £50 per night allowance and meals when away. A strong focus on safety and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Proven excavation experience and ability to work at a physical pace in all weather.
• CPCS or NPORS 360 excavator below 10 tonnes.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience supervising or leading a small gang, including agency labour.
• Willingness to travel and to stay away when a job needs it.
• CPCS or NPORS above 10 tonnes, and forward-tipping dumper (nice to have)
• SSSTS or SMSTS (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Site set-up and control from first arrival to final reinstatement.
• Operate a 360 excavator and work alongside the gang.
• Brief, direct and check the work of agency operatives daily.
• Install root barrier and membrane, backfill and reinstate to spec.
• Control the clean and dirty lines to manage contaminated material.
• Manage waste arisings with correct paperwork on site.
• Adhere to RAMS and COSHH for each job and check for underground services.
• Photograph and record works to evidence the treatment plan.
• Deal with client or site contact professionally on the day.

Skills

Excavation experience

360 excavator operation

Leading a small team

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel stay away

Health and safety awareness

CPCS/NPORS certification

Job description

The Grounds Care Group (UK) Ltd is hiring an Invasive Weeds Site Supervisor (360 Operator) to lead Japanese Knotweed excavation across London and the South East. You will run ground works, supervise 1–3 agency operatives, and operate a 360 excavator in challenging conditions.

This is a hands-on supervisory role with travel; expected to stay away overnight with a £50 per night allowance and meals when away. A strong focus on safety and compliance is required.