General environmental operative

Role Overview

Come and work as part of a team that delivers a seasonally led, best value, customer‑focussed service throughout Leicestershire and occasionally, surrounding counties. You will need to work flexibly, efficiently, and effectively to maintain environmental areas such as verges, hedges and footpaths in accordance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

Activities include Grass Cutting, Hand Hedge Trimming and Verge Maintenance. The nature of the work may involve carrying out activities outside of normal working hours, including night, weekends and public holidays in all weather conditions to meet the needs of the service. The postholder may be required to support a call‑out rota to cover evening, weekend and public holiday emergencies. (Exclusion will apply to employees aged under 21). This role is a "Safety Critical Post" and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy and Procedure is available upon request.

Requirements

• Hold a valid driving licence; ideally you also hold a valid Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained with current DQC Card.
• Have experience of working in a highways or civil engineering environment, are able to take measurements and calculate quantities (e.g. areas, volumes and weights) and use information technology (e.g. personal computer, PDS, mobile phones etc) in a work‑related context.
• Have extensive knowledge of construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements. Also of safe working practices when using plant and machinery.
• Know about Construction Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and safe working procedures, legislation including driver's hours, PPE and manual handling and of Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations.
• Can drive a mower; ideally you are also able to tow and manoeuvre a trailer.
• Have core communication skills both written and verbal, you can and are willing to work with everyone in the team. You can use your own initiative in planning and prioritising. You are able to respond confidently to customers and colleagues with understanding and diplomacy whilst maintaining an objective and professional stance.

Additional Expectations

In addition, we also expect you to share and to deliver accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

EEO Statement

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.