Job Description
Job Title: General Site Operative Location: Based near Melton Mowbray, with travel across the UK Shift: Days - (there is a requirement for ocassional night work and working away)Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience and certifications) + Overtime (£5K - £7K)
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£30K-£35K depending on experience)
* Overtime earning potential (£5K-£7K)
* Company vehicle for commuting to site
* Ongoing accredited training and certification
* Clear opportunities for career progression
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days paid holiday
* Death in service benefit (2x annual salary)
Company Overview:
Our client are specialist contractors serving the Construction, Rail, Utilities, Highways, and Civil Infrastructure sectors. With over 20 years of trusted industry experience, they have developed long-standing relationships with leading developers, house builders, civil engineers, and environmental consultants across the UK. Their services include ecological services, vegetation clearance, invasive weed management, tree protection, site hoarding, and security fencing-covering all aspects of site enablement.
Role Summary:
We are looking to recruit a motivated and physically capable General Site Operative to support on-site teams across the UK. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a team environment, and is willing to travel and work occasional nights when required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform general ground labouring duties on a range of sites across the UK
* Support vegetation clearance and site preparation work
* Operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment
* Carry out fencing, tree work, hedge cutting, and strimming
* Undertake knapsack spraying and basic pesticide application (if licensed)
* Follow site safety procedures and environmental protection measures
* Assist in the setup and dismantling of site hoarding and protection fencing
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Essential Requirements:
* Experience in one or more of the following:
* Ground maintenance
* Landscaping
* Tree work/felling
* Strimming and hedge cutting
* Grass cutting and planting
* Fencing and devegetation
* Full UK Driving Licence (travel is essential)
* Able to work as part of a team and take initiative
* Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
Desirable (but not essential):
* CSCS Card
* Chainsaw (CS30/CS31) certification
* PA1/PA6 pesticide spraying licence
* Brushcutter training
* Post Knocker experience
How to Apply:
To apply or find out more, please submit an up to date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.