Our client is expanding! They’re looking for skilled Machine Operatives with highways experience, excavator operation expertise, and tree work knowledge to join their growing team. If you take pride in working outdoors, maintaining green spaces, and supporting the UK’s infrastructure, this is the role for you. Location: Staffordshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week | Night shifts with bonus About the role As a Machine Operative, you’ll play a key role in maintaining highways and supporting arboricultural works. Your responsibilities will include: Operating excavators, tractors, and other machinery for vegetation clearance and maintenance. Performing ditch works and trial hole excavations to support highways infrastructure. Grass cutting using tractors, flails, bank mowers, ride-on mowers, and handheld equipment. Tree and hedge maintenance, including hazardous tree removals and ensuring sign visibility. Supporting Arborist Climbers and Grounds Teams where necessary. Delivering ad-hoc planting schemes and bespoke landscaping projects. Preferred experience Highways maintenance background (Desirable) Excavator operation (360 up to 10t) Tree work experience (Arborist or Groundsman) (Desirable) Excavators with tree shears & mulchers (Desirable) Fastrac with sidearm & front deck (Desirable) HGV ...