Environmental Services Operative

Location: WidnesSalary: £27,608 per annumEmployment type: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract (until 31 January 2027)Working hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out a range of horticultural and cleansing operations to open spaces and individual gardens, including litter picking, fly‑tipping, removal and environmental improvements.
• Be proactive in reporting repairs, hazards, defects, fly‑tipping and any health and safety matters.
• Carry out a range of grass cutting operations – hand, pedestrian controlled, and ride‑on machines.
• Prune and maintain hedgerows and shrub beds with hand tools and powered cutters, including soil preparation and mulching.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence.
• Qualifications: NPTC Unit PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides; NPTC Unit PA6 – Use of Handheld Applicator; Lantra/NPTC – use of ride‑on rotary mowers.
• Experience in a full range of grounds maintenance activities and use of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Understanding and awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow defined processes and procedures accurately and consistently.

Benefits

• 30‑day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years of service), plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to buy or sell holidays.
• Competitive salary.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Supported training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing cash plan.
• Competitive pension scheme.

Select to apply if you are eager to make a real impact on improving people’s lives. Apply today.

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