Job Description
Land Management Operative / Landscaping Operative
Sizewell - Suffolk, IP16 4RQ
Permanent
Salary £32k - £36k (DOE) + Flexible Benefits,use of company 4x4 during working hours
Summary
Freedom Land Management Services are currently recruiting a Land Management Operative to support the delivery of an annual work programme that currently delivers practical and technical land management activities on the Sizewell Estate. You will work closely with the Supervisor onsite and report to the Operations Manager for the Division.
The Sizewell estate encompasses land rich in biodiversity and the variety of habitats, land uses and associated flora and fauna. The role will support the Supervisor to proactively manage the estate’s ancient woodlands, heather and acid grasslands, SSSI marshland and coastal habitats using a range of practical land management techniques.
This is a Monday to Friday role 37 hours per week
What we’re looking for:
If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you!
Essential
* Basic understanding of health & safety and legal compliance in the land management sector.
* You must have a Driving Licence
* Practical experience and knowledge of land-based industries.
* Maintaining estate infrastructure including perimeter fences, gates, tracks, and footpaths.
* Ability to self-motivate, work independently, or as part of a team and motivate others.
* Ability to cope with the physical demands of the job, such as walking long distances, working outdoors for whole days at a time, operating machinery and lifting heavy objects.
Desirable
* Practical experience of simple repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and powered agricultural equipment.
* Certificates for chainsaw, brushcutter, spraying and First Aid (training can be given)
* Off road 4x4 driving certification (training can be given)
* Tractor Driving or similar (training can be given)
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
* Salary £32k - £36k Plus Excellent Benefits on Offer
* Pension with employer contribution
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
* Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
* Personal development programme
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us:
We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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