Outdoor General Operative - River & Rural Projects

UKund Control; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE and training provided

Accommodation and subsistence when off

Additional tickets and qualifications

Varied outdoor work across the UK

Practical skill development in a team

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a reliable General Operative - River & Rural to support outdoor projects across the UK. You will assist with dredging, vegetation management, and basic civil works on rivers, lakes, ponds and rural sites.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, hold a CSCS card, have a full UK driving licence, and are comfortable working outdoors in all weather. Training and opportunities to gain extra tickets are provided.

Qualifications

• CSCS card is essential.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Ability to swim is desirable.
• Physically fit for outdoor work in all weathers.
• Reliable, punctual and hands-on.
• Able to follow instructions and use common sense on site.
• Basic computer skills or app use on phone/tablet.

Responsibilities

• Support dredging, desilting and vegetation clearance works.
• Assist with bank repairs, fencing, access tracks and general civil works.
• Work on and near water, including from boats and pontoons.
• Load, unload and maintain tools, plant and equipment.
• Drive team members and equipment to and from sites.
• Follow RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Complete basic daily paperwork and digital checklists.
• Keep sites clean, tidy and safe.

Skills

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Able to swim

Physically fit

Reliable and punctual

Follow instructions

Basic smartphone/computer use

Job description

Ground Control is seeking a reliable General Operative - River & Rural to support outdoor projects across the UK. You will assist with dredging, vegetation management, and basic civil works on rivers, lakes, ponds and rural sites.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, hold a CSCS card, have a full UK driving licence, and are comfortable working outdoors in all weather. Training and opportunities to gain extra tickets are provided.