Vegetation Operative

Chappell Enterprises UK; Ingatestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chappell Enterprises UK is seeking a dedicated Vegetation Operative to join their highways and vegetation maintenance team in Essex. The role involves ride-on mowing, hedge cutting, and general grounds maintenance across Essex and surrounding areas.

Hours are Monday to Friday with night shifts 6:30pm–4:30am and occasional day shifts; a full UK driving licence is essential. The position offers a stable, full-time role with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance
• Flexibility to work night shifts
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Ride-on mowing
• Hedge cutting
• General grounds maintenance

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Night shift flexibility

Job description

At A Glance

• Job Title: Vegetation Operative - Highways & Vegetation Maintenance
• Location: Based in Billericay, Essex (jobs up to 1.5 hours away)
• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• Job Type: Monday - Friday (Night shifts: 6:30pm - 4:30am, occasional day shifts: 8:00am - 4:30pm)
• Duration: Until mid November initially
• Start Date: Immediate
• Sector: Highways & Vegetation Maintenance
• Key Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence, happy to work night shifts

Are you a dedicated professional with a knack for grounds maintenance? Do you thrive in a dynamic role where your efforts directly contribute to the safety and aesthetics of public highways? Our client, a rapidly expanding business in Essex, is seeking a motivated Vegetation Operative to join their specialist team. If you are reliable, flexible, and ready to make a tangible impact, this role could be your next career move.

About Our Client

Our client, established in January 2016, is a small but rapidly growing business committed to outstanding customer service. They operate a modern fleet of tractors and meticulously maintained machinery, believing that reliability stems from proper care and investment. By working closely with clients and offering expert advice, our client ensures each project meets high standards of satisfaction, all while continually evolving their equipment and services to stay at the forefront of the industry.

About the Role

As a Vegetation Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining Highways, A-roads, and Motorways across Essex and surrounding areas. This role demands flexibility, as 95% of the work is on night shifts, with the added benefit of early finishes once the work is completed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ride-on mowing & robotic mowing
• Hedge cutting & brush cutting
• General grounds maintenance & vegetation clearance

Requirements

• Essential -
  • Proven experience in grounds maintenance
  • Flexibility to work night shifts
  • Full UK Driving Licence
• Desirable -
  • CSCS Card
  • ROLO Card (BALI H&S)
  • Highways England Passport
  • Safety Critical Medical
  • Relevant tickets – Brushcutter, Chainsaw, Ride-on Mower, or similar

Why Join our Client?

• Full-time position with competitive pay
• No work on bank holidays or the Friday before a bank holiday
• Most Friday nights finish early
• Opportunity for professional growth and training

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

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