Land Drainage Operative
SKILLS AND EXPERINECE:
· Full UK driving licence.
· Proven experience of Operating range of heavy machinery, to include wheeled and tracked 360 Excavators, Tractor/Flail Combinations, Self-propelled Flails.
· Proven compliance to Health & Safety at work.
· Diverse range of land drainage seasonal duties, flailing, weed cutting, desilting, bushing/chipping of trees and heavy manual hand labouring.
· Some Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including repair and maintenance
· Due to the physical nature of the role, you must be physically fit.
· The role requires you to be able to use a tablet to fill in Rams and view maps and work instructions, so a good understanding of the English Language is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Day to day operation of heavy machinery, to include wheeled and tracked 360 Excavators and their attachments, Tractor/Flail Combinations, Self-propelled Flails.
· Chainsaw, hedge cutter, bushing, and physical work
· Bank slip repairs, removal of obstructions
· Available for Short notice callouts during heavy rainfall events
· To work well as part of a team
ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS:
· HOURLY RATE: £16.33
· ANNUAL SALARY: £32,340
· This is a permanent role to work for Witham Third District Internal Drainage Boards
· Seasonal Non-Contractual/Non-Guaranteed overtime must be worked as required.
· Nine-day fortnight [compressed hours of 38 hour working week over a 76-hour fortnight]
· Access to the Local government pension scheme
· Works vehicle to travel to various workplaces
· Employee training provided.
· All workwear and protective equipment provided
· Annual leave as standard starting at 23 days and rising to 27 days over a five-year period.
· 3 additional statutory days leave every year.
· Public Bank Holiday entitlement [in addition to Leave].
· Mental health first responder and Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.33 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
