About US
At VMS Ltd, our focus is simple: delivering safe, innovative and reliable vegetation management solutions while always delivering on our promises. Working across rail, highways, utilities, waterways, local authority and commercial environments, we specialise where others fear to go.
Our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in training, development and wellbeing, creating long-term career opportunities through our Lantra Approved Training Division, VMT Training.
Benefits of joining VMS:
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Competitive base salary
- Performance bonus scheme with opportunity to earn up to 20% additional pay
- Paid overtime opportunities
- 33 days annual leave
- Full PPE and specialist equipment provided
- Ongoing accredited training, refresher qualifications and planned career progression
- Varied work in specialist sectors and challenging environments
Job Overview
Due to continued growth and increasing contract awards, we are seeking experienced Operative to join our expanding teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Timesheets completed weekly
- Completing Vehicle Check Sheets
- POWRA Completion
- Communicating Daily Work Progress
- Reporting Close Calls / Accidents / Incidents
- Kit & Vehicle Cleanliness
- Equipment / Plant / Vehicle Fault reporting
- Safe Legal Driving of company vehicles (Over 21’s only)
- LOLER (CS38 holders)
- Bird Nesting & other Ecological Inspections
- Return Briefing Sign Off Forms as issues
- Yard Duties as Allocated
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the Ground Operative
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Full UK Driving Licence.
- Punctual timekeeping
- Desire to work outdoors
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Adaptable and hard working
- Loyal and keen to learn
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the Ground Operative
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Full UK Driving Licence.
- Punctual timekeeping
- Desire to work outdoors
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Adaptable and hard working
- Loyal and keen to learn
Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Accreditations
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Experience working as a Landscape Operative
- Towing Licence (BE).
- CSCS card holder.
- Hedgecutter / Brushcutter/trimmers
- Pedestrian / Ride-on / Remote Mower
- Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting
- Felling and Processing Trees (up to 380mm)
- Fencing
- EFAW.
- Manual Handling
- Water Awareness
- PTS
- PA1 & PA6
Please visit https://vmsltd.net for more information
