Vegetation Management Operative

Chevron Traffic Management; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management company in Crowborough is seeking a Vegetation Management Operative. The role involves various responsibilities such as cyclical grass cutting, weed control, and tree work. Applicants should be physically capable and possess a basic understanding of health and safety. Training is provided for the right candidates. Competitive pay structure and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Weekly pay

Company pension

Access to our Internal Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• You do NOT need to be experienced in highways or vegetation management works, although beneficial.
• Training will be provided for the right candidates.
• Ability to pass or already hold a Safety Critical Medical.

Responsibilities

• Cyclical grass cutting between March and October.
• Weed control and tree/hedge work.
• Planting schemes and other ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Basic understanding of health & safety

Physically able to perform tasks

Full UK driving license with less than 6 points

Education

CSCS

Lantra Tractor Driving

NPTC Chainsaw CS30

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Crowborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Crowborough

Salary:Hourly rate is dependent on qualifications and experience and will be discussed at interview.

You will be required to work 40 hours per week consisting of day or night work with occasional weekend work included.

"We welcome applications from women, veterans andindividuals with disabilities. In alignment with our commitment to inclusive recruitment practices, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role”

As a valued member of the Chevron Green Services team, you can expect the benefits that come with being an employer of choice:

• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Regular work with guaranteed 40 hrs per week
• Weekly pay
• Company pension
• PPE and/or uniform provided free
• Access to our Internal Academy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fill Your Boots rewards– saving an average of £400 per year
• Paternity leave - paid at full salary for 2 weeks *after qualifying 2 year period
• Maternity leave – paid at full salary for 3 months and ½ salary for a further 3 months *after qualifying 2 year period
• Life Assurance

About the role of Vegetation Management Operative

Chevron Green Services (CGS) is a growing business, and we look to recruit excellent staff at all levels. In return we offer a highly rewarding career in a friendly and professional team. As a CGS Vegetation Management Operative you will be supported to achieve your potential and focus on the main responsibilities of your role. Our teams thrive on collaboration, working with respect, honesty, and integrity.

This role is exciting and will be varied throughout the year, depending on the season.

We’d love for you to be a part of our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Cyclical grass cutting between March and October
• Grass cutting via the use of tractors with front and side arm flails, remote control bank mowers, ride on mowers, specialist machinery such as reforms and barrier mowers, and of course, brush cutters
• Weed control
• Tree and hedge work, whether that be hazardous tree removal, sign and CCTV clearance and hedgerow maintenance or reduction outside of bird nesting season
• Path clearance
• Planting schemes including complete de-vegetation of ditches or other infrastructures
• Complete de vegetation for new structures and roads
• Jet washing
• Other ad-hoc tasks that help our clients.

Vegetation Management Operatives will work in a team under the guidance of a working supervisor to help deliver all contractual obligations to an exceptional standard.

What good looks like for a Vegetation Management Operative

• You doNOTneed to be experienced in highways or vegetation management works, although it would be beneficial
• We would like you to have a basic understanding of health & safety
• Physically able and the ability to pass or already hold a Safety Critical Medical
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 points

Beneficial qualifications/certificates, any of the below or their equivalent (training will be provided for the right candidates):

• CSCS
• ROLO
• Lantra Tractor Driving
• Lantra Arm Mounted Cutting Equipment / Flail
• NPTC Chainsaw CS30, CS31a, CS31b, CS38 & CS39
• NPTC Chainsaw from a MEWP CS47
• NPTC Brushwood Chippers
• IPAF – MEWPS

If you want to join a winning team and be part of an innovative organisation which is focused on company growth and employee progression, please click on the apply button today.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AT CHEVRON GREEN SERVICES

Chevron GS recognises that a diverse workforce—encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural backgrounds—enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.