Grounds Maintenance Operative

7 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Egis Group Full time

Join our dedicated Landscape and Ecology team responsible for maintaining the 123km stretch of the M40 motorway.As a Grounds Maintenance (L&E) Operative you will carry out essential environmental and landscaping tasks to ensure the safety sustainability and visual quality of the motorway corridor. This role includes night shifts and may involve additional duties for which you are suitably trained.Working Hours & Compensation: Average 42-hour working week Optional overtime available Day and night shifts depending on workKey Responsibilities: Participate in daily briefings and scheduled training to ensure safe and sustainable work practices Promote a positive culture around health safety and environmental awareness Report hazards and safety concerns to the Team Leader or Foreman Perform a variety of landscaping and ecological tasks including: Grass cutting and strimming Tree felling and arborist duties Hedgerow and ditch clearance Pond management Application of pesticides (as trained) Maintain professional conduct at all times Ensure machinery and equipment are in good working order; report faults promptly Conduct daily vehicle checks before starting network activities Complete and submit task-related documentation accurately Keep vehicles clean and organized Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good condition Report near misses and hazards promptlyTraining & Development:You will be required to complete and pass the Lantra hierarchy of courses to qualify for work on high-speed roads and to perform landscaping and ecology tasks to a high standard. Training will be provided as needed.Desired Qualifications & Experience: Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling (or willingness to obtain) Full UK Driving Licence (training support available) Experience in one or more of the following: Landscaping Forestry Gardening Arboriculture  Additional Information : We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected. *Please note to be considered for this role you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position* You must be willing to undertake a DBS check if you are successful.  Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Crisis Management,Groundskeeping,Lawn Care,Management Experience,Facilities Management,Landscape Maintenance,Horticulture,Irrigation,Maintenance,Operations Management,Gardening,Supervising Experience Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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