[ref. o8887117] Grounds Maintenance Site Operative - Knottingley

Overview:

• £14.38 per hour with opportunities for price work

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

What you'll be doing: Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will be completing ground maintance works.

Travel and overnighters will be part of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure you follow the Company Management System, including but not limited to risk assessments, method statements, construction phase plans etc.
• Assist with the preparation of sites, including unloading and storing of building materials and plant.
• Store, handle, use and dispose of materials in the correct manner.
• Perform physical tasks including but not limited to basic timber shuttering, concreting, drainage, chainsaw work, strimming, digging, grass cutting and other general maintenance and construction labourer duties.
• Where required or necessary operate heavy machinery in conjunction with CPCS training e.g. diggers/dumpers/compressors.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment including wearing full PPE, at all times.
• Follow all training and reasonable instructions given.
• Work safely within or close to rivers and other watercourses, at height and in confined spaces.
• Have an awareness of the protection & preservation of wildlife and habitat.
• Demonstrate good driving skills in company vans, where driving will be monitored and tracked.
• Be willing to travel and work away from home, as and when required.
• On occasion be willing to be placed on standby for out-of-hours call-outs to assist our clients in emergency response situations.

Who we’re looking for:

• Possess a conscientious and positive attitude to work.
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to complete daily tasks with minimum supervision.
• Experience of working safely in a high-risk environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept personal responsibility.
• Ability to lift, carry and push equipment.
• Ability to act on initiative, particularly in respect to Health & Safety and report relevant matters.
• Ability to complete any training courses necessary to fulfil the role such as, water safety, CSCS, confined space etc.
• Driving licence.

What we're offering:

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

• £14.38 per hour with opportunities for price work
• PPE and specialist construction tickets provided
• Training and advancement opportunities
• 24 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Enjoy perks like voucher schemes (including Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and Bike Scheme) through Benefex
• Savings on retail, shopping, gym memberships, and cinema tickets
• 6% company pension contribution

Our Vision - To be the best water and environment sustainability specialist