Maintenance Operative Trades & Operatives

Brackenberry; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Operative for a 5-month contract in the Isle of Wight. Responsibilities include maintaining public rights of way, operating machinery like chainsaws and strimmers, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates must have GCSE-level qualifications, relevant certifications, and practical experience in maintenance, along with good interpersonal skills. The position offers a pay range of £16.80 - £21.41 per hour, with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid certification for chainsaw operation and other relevant equipment.
• Experience in countryside agricultural grounds or rights of way maintenance is required.
• Must be physically fit and able to walk up to six miles per day.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 4x4 vehicle in line with current driving standards.
• Install and maintain rights of way infrastructure including gates and signage.
• Conduct vegetation clearance and maintenance of paths and drainage systems.

Skills

Grass and hedge cutting machinery operation

Chainsaw operation

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Education

GCSE-level qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Chainsaws

4x4 vehicles

Strimmers

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Isle of Wight to assist with the appointment of a Maintenance Operative - Trades & Operatives on a 5-month contract highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay : 16.80 - 21.41 per hour

Summary

To undertake individually or as part of a team the maintenance and upkeep of the Isle of Wight's public rights of way network. The role ensures safe accessible and convenient use of the network by the public through the construction repair and upkeep of associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 4x4 vehicle in line with current driving standards (holding a full ordinary driving licence).
• Operate and maintain grass and hedge cutting machinery chainsaws pole saws strimmers and hand tools (with appropriate certification).
• Undertake vegetation clearance including cutting back hedges rough verges and removal of small trees / branches.
• Install and maintain rights of way infrastructure including posts signage stiles gates bridges steps and fencing.
• Construct and maintain paths surfaces and drainage systems.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level qualifications or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent.
• Valid certification for chainsaw operation cross-cutting and other relevant equipment.
• Valid Safety Health and Welfare training certificates.
• Practical experience in countryside agricultural grounds or rights of way maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures including risk assessments.
• Ability to safely and competently use 4x4 vehicles strimmers chainsaws pole saws and hand tools.
• Tact patience and good interpersonal skills when dealing with the public and landowners.
• Physically fit able to walk up to six miles per day and work in all weather conditions including lone working.

Notes

Please note : You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Key Skills

Babysitting,Gsm,Informatica,BPO,ACCA,Designing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1