Outdoor General Operative – Rivers & Rural Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control Limited is seeking a reliable General Operative for its River & Rural team. The role covers outdoor work on rivers, lakes, ponds, and rural sites across the UK, with duties spanning dredging, vegetation management, and basic civil works.

You will work on site, wear PPE, and follow safety procedures, joining a close-knit team. A valid CSCS card, full UK driving licence, and willingness to stay away when required are essential.

Qualifications

• CSCS card – essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to swim.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to get involved.
• Able to follow instructions and use common sense on site.
• Basic computer skills, including using apps on a phone or tablet.
• Willing to stay away from home occasionally.
• Desirable: Experience in construction, landscaping, agriculture or similar outdoor work.
• Experience working with boats or around water.
• CPCS/NPORS excavator tickets.
• Chainsaw, brushcutter or First Aid qualifications.
• B+E trailer towing entitlement.

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

Punctual

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Willing to stay away occasionally

Tools

CPCS/NPORS excavator tickets

Chainsaw

Brushcutter

First Aid qualifications

B+E trailer towing entitlement

Job description

Ground Control Limited is seeking a reliable General Operative for its River & Rural team. The role covers outdoor work on rivers, lakes, ponds, and rural sites across the UK, with duties spanning dredging, vegetation management, and basic civil works.

You will work on site, wear PPE, and follow safety procedures, joining a close-knit team. A valid CSCS card, full UK driving licence, and willingness to stay away when required are essential.