Join our dedicated Landscape and Ecology team responsible for maintaining the 123km stretch of the M40 motorway.
As a Grounds Maintenance (L&E) Operative, you will carry out essential environmental and landscaping tasks to ensure the safety, sustainability, and visual quality of the motorway corridor. This role includes night shifts and may involve additional duties for which you are suitably trained.
Working Hours & Compensation:
· Average 42-hour working week
· Day and night shifts depending on work
Key Responsibilities:
· Participate in daily briefings and scheduled training to ensure safe and sustainable work practices
· Promote a positive culture around health, safety, and environmental awareness
· Report hazards and safety concerns to the Team Leader or Foreman
· Perform a variety of landscaping and ecological tasks, including: · Grass cutting and strimming · Tree felling and arborist duties · Hedgerow and ditch clearance · Pond management · Application of pesticides (as trained)
· Maintain professional conduct at all times
· Ensure machinery and equipment are in good working order; report faults promptly
· Conduct daily vehicle checks before starting network activities
· Complete and submit task-related documentation accurately
· Keep vehicles clean and organized
· Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good condition
· Report near misses and hazards promptly
Training & Development:
You will be required to complete and pass the Lantra hierarchy of courses to qualify for work on high-speed roads and to perform landscaping and ecology tasks to a high standard. Training will be provided as needed.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
· Lantra Certification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling (or willingness to obtain)
· Full UK Driving Licence (training support available)
· Experience in one or more of the following:
· Landscaping · Forestry · Gardening · Arboriculture
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*
You must be willing to undertake a DBS check if you are successful.
Grounds Maintenance Operative (L&E) • Milton Common, England, United Kingdom
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