Location: Rugeley - WS15
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Our client is a specialist wastewater treatment company, delivering sustainable and natural wastewater solutions across the UK, including the installation and maintenance of reedbed systems.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals willing to learn and develop a career within a growing environmental and civil engineering business.
The Role
Based from the company's head office in Rugeley, you will collect a company van on Monday mornings and travel to sites across the UK. Approximately 70% of the role involves working away from home, so applicants must be comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays.
Duties will include:
* Installation of reedbed wastewater treatment systems
* Maintenance and upkeep of reedbed sites
* Clearing and maintaining pipework
* Strimming, weeding and general vegetation management
* Supporting site maintenance and improvement works
* Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence is essential
* Applicants under the age of 25 must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of one year due to company insurance requirements
* Comfortable working away from home approximately 70% of the time
* Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn new skills
Desirable Qualifications
* CSCS Card
* First Aid Certificate
* Strimmer Licence
Training can be provided for candidates who do not currently hold these qualifications.
What's on Offer?
* Salary of £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
* Company van and fuel card
* Airbnb accommodation fully paid when working away
* £25 daily allowance towards food and drink when staying away
* 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
* Full training provided
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Opportunity to gain machine operator tickets and develop within the civil engineering side of the business
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist company where no previous wastewater experience is required and where long-term career development is actively encouraged
Salary description
£26000.00 - £27000.00 per year