Site Operative

Our client, who is a well established contractor, is looking for a site Operative with a positive and professional attitude to join their Habitats team. You will have experience of leading and motivating a team and taking responsibility for maintaining site health and safety. Ideally, you will also have experience of working in ecological contracting, countryside management or a similar field. You will enjoy physical work, leading by example and won’t be afraid to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in!  

You will need to reside in one of the following areas, Warwickshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Staffordshire.  

• have proven experience at site supervisor level  

• have sufficient, relevant experience in the client's core work areas  

• be able to lead and motivate a site team  

• have experience of managing site safety and compliance  

• have the ability to lead by example, setting and maintaining a high standard of quality  

• be organised and decisive, ensuring work is completed efficiently to meet client deadlines  

• be a good communicator, giving instruction and direction to the site team and be able to liaise with clients and with the office-based project team  

• hold a valid CSCS card  

• have a full UK driving licence and use of a car  

• be computer literate  

• have a positive professional attitude and be an ambassador for our company  

Ideally successful candidates will also have one or more of the following:  

• SSSTS/SMSTS  

• Critical safety Medical  

• PA1/PA6W herbicide spraying  

• CPCS for 360 excavators  

• Brushcutter operator ticket  

• A23 Skid Steer Loader  

• Trailer Licence (B+E)