Watercourse Maintenance Operative | Full Training Included

Upper Medway IDB; East Peckham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Full training provided

42.5 hours per week

Job summary

Upper Medway IDB in Kent is seeking a Land Drainage Operative to carry out field-based maintenance on adopted watercourses across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break; full training provided.

You will need a full UK driving licence, good English, fitness for practical work, and be a team player who can work in all weather conditions. The role offers a Local Government Pension Scheme and 42.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and ability to reach the depot by 7:30 start.
• Physical ability and fitness for practical work.
• Able to read/write/speak English for paperwork and communication.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with calm under pressure.
• Team player able to support others.
• Practical mindset for field maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine, field-based maintenance on adopted watercourses.
• Respond to emergency work outside normal hours when required.
• Keep vehicles and equipment in good working order.
• Submit timesheets, vehicle and plant logs with relevant information.
• Liaise with public services, local authorities, landowners, and conservation bodies.
• Undertake training per current legislation.
• Comply with Health and Safety policy.
• Cooperate with Works Manager, Depot Leader, Clerk, and senior officers to improve safety and efficiency.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

UK driving licence

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Team player

Self-motivation

Practical mindset

Weather resilience

Tools

Strimmers

Brush cutters

Chainsaws

Power tools

Heavy plant experience

Job description

Upper Medway IDB in Kent is seeking a Land Drainage Operative to carry out field-based maintenance on adopted watercourses across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break; full training provided.

You will need a full UK driving licence, good English, fitness for practical work, and be a team player who can work in all weather conditions. The role offers a Local Government Pension Scheme and 42.5 hours per week.