Seasonal Operative

Via East Midlands Limited; Bilsthorpe CP, Markham Moor; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Via East Midlands Limited is recruiting a Seasonal Operative to join our Seasonal Works team. Based at our Bilsthorpe Depot in winter and Markham Moor Depot in summer, you will support highway maintenance tasks and help keep Nottinghamshire’s roads safe, reliable and built to last.

The role requires flexibility to work around winter conditions, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a practical approach to safety, with experience in verge maintenance and winter gritting

Qualifications

• Experience in verge maintenance and winter gritting operations.
• Cat C licence and Driver CPC (Cat C+E desirable).
• Qualified and experienced in operating maintenance plant and machinery.
• Winter maintenance and health & safety qualification.
• Competent in record keeping and dynamic risk assessments.
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexible to work unsocial hours during the winter season (October-April).
• Good understanding of health & safety practices, including PPE and manual handling.
• First Aid qualified.

Responsibilities

• Carry out seasonal maintenance tasks including grass cutting, verge maintenance, weed spraying and winter gritting.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use vehicles, plant, equipment and materials responsibly.
• Complete daily vehicle and plant checks, reporting any defects or damage.
• Maintain professional conduct and represent the company positively.
• Complete required paperwork, records and dynamic risk assessments in line with company procedures.

Skills

Verge maintenance

Winter gritting

Health & safety aware

Record keeping

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Cat C licence

Driver CPC

First Aid certified

Winter safety qualification

Tools

Maintenance plant

Vehicle checks

Job description

Seasonal Operative

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Seasonal Operative to join our Seasonal Works team based out of our Bilsthorpe Depot in Winter and our Markham Moor Depot in Summer.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, we make a positive difference to communities across Nottinghamshire through the design, maintenance and improvement of local highway infrastructure.

Our values of Care, Commitment and Community are at the heart of everything we do. We care about our people and customers, are committed to delivering high-quality services, and work together to support the communities we serve.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to make a real impact in Nottinghamshire communities.

We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out seasonal maintenance tasks including grass cutting, verge maintenance, weed spraying and winter gritting.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use vehicles, plant, equipment and materials responsibly.
• Complete daily vehicle and plant checks, reporting any defects or damage.
• Maintain professional conduct and represent the company positively.
• Complete required paperwork, records and dynamic risk assessments in line with company procedures.

What we’re seeking:

• Experience in verge maintenance and winter gritting operations.
• Cat C licence and Driver CPC (Cat C+E desirable).
• Qualified and experienced in operating maintenance plant and machinery.
• Winter maintenance and health & safety qualification.
• Competent in record keeping and dynamic risk assessments.
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexible to work unsocial hours during the winter season (October-April).
• Good understanding of health & safety practices, including PPE and manual handling.
• First Aid qualified.

What can we offer:

• Competitive salaryand generous pension scheme
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.