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Temporary Grass Cutting Operatives

Overview

Express Recruitment is delighted to be working alongside our client who are looking to recruit reliable and hardworking General Environmental Operatives to join their Operational Highways team!

This is a varied, hands-on role involving the maintenance and upkeep of highways and public areas across Leicestershire. The successful candidates will carry out a range of outdoor maintenance duties throughout the year, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, verge maintenance and general highways work.

The role will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions, operating machinery and power tools, and travelling between various sites. Candidates should be physically fit, safety-conscious and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience within highways maintenance, grounds maintenance or a similar environment would be advantageous. A full, valid driving licence is essential, with additional driving and plant qualifications highly desirable.

Skills & Experience
  • Full, valid UK Driving Licence essential
  • Previous experience in highways maintenance, grounds maintenance or civil engineering would be beneficial
  • Experience operating ride-on mowers, trailers and powered machinery is advantageous
  • Relevant qualifications such as NRSWA, NVQ Level 2 Highways Maintenance or 12D are desirable
  • LGV Licence and Driver CPC would be advantageous
  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills with a positive, reliable and hardworking attitude
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and prioritise workloads
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Carry out grass cutting across urban areas, following designated routes and schedules Undertake hedge trimming, verge maintenance and cutting back overhanging vegetation
  • Complete general environmental and highways maintenance duties, including sign washing and edging back verges
  • Operate mowers, trailers, powered equipment and other specialist plant safely and effectively
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations, including traffic management requirements
  • Travel between depots and designated work sites to complete daily maintenance programmes
  • Support Supervisors and Team Leaders with the coordination of work and occasional supervision of temporary staff and other operatives
  • Maintain a professional and approachable manner when dealing with members of the public, colleagues and contractors
  • Assist with emergency call-outs and additional maintenance duties when required
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Simply fill in our contact form at https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR.
Job Location
Leicestershire, Mountsorrel
Salary
c£14.37 per hour + Holiday Pay D.O.E.
Job Type and Hours
Temporary, Full-time hours, with flexibility required for occasional evenings, weekends and emergency call-outs

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