Maintenance Operative

Essential Employment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Maintenance Operative in Swindon to ensure the upkeep of public rights of way. This temporary role involves operating 4x4 vehicles, using maintenance machinery, and performing site clearance operations. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have relevant experience in maintenance tasks. Salary: £16.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Full ordinary driving licence required.
• Experience in maintenance tasks preferred.
• Ability to perform general site clearance and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain 4x4 vehicles for site work.
• Operate machinery for grass and hedge cutting.
• Install and maintain public rights of way posts and signage.
• Clear snow and assist with storm damage recovery.

Skills

Driving 4x4 vehicles

Operation of grass/hedge cutting machinery

Site clearance operations

Basic maintenance checks of vehicles

Tools

Grass cutting machinery

Hand tools

Vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Maintenance Operative needed in Newport, Isle Of Wight, £16.80phPAYE - Reference: OR14377

Job Purpose
To undertake individually or as a member of the maintenance team the maintenance and upkeep of public rights of way in order to provide safe and convenient use by the public.

Job Context(key outputs of team / role and specific examples of role profile accountabilities):

• The driving of a 4x4 vehicle in accordance with current driving test standards and to hold a current full ordinary driving licence.
• To operate and carry out daily maintenance of grass/hedge cutting machinery and all hand tools and to hold any necessary licences in respect of the same.
• The cutting back and clearing of hedges and rough verges.
• The felling of small trees, tree branches and sawing through and removing sections of fallen trees.
• The installation/fitting of public rights of way posts and signage.
• The installation and maintenance of stiles, gates, bridges, steps and all types of fencing.
• The construction and maintenance of paths and drainage systems.
• To carry out general ditching and site clearance operations.
• To carry out snow clearance operations and assist with clearing up duties in the event of storm damage or flooding.
• To carry out the daily maintenance and basic checks of Rights of Way vehicles and all plant/machinery e.g. checking of oil, water, tyres, lights etc.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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