vacancies

The Board has a vacancy for a highly motivated individual to join their team.

Working on the programme of operation, control, inspection and maintenance including mowing/ridding/dredging of the Board’s adopted rhines/watercourses and other construction works as required from time to time.

The operative will primarily drive a 360 wheeled/tracked Excavator, other skills and agricultural knowledge would be an advantage.

Wages: £36,934.61 per year

Role Title: General Operative

Reports To: Foreman, Land Drainage & Civil Engineers

Role Purpose: Working on the programme of operation, control, inspection and maintenance including mowing/ridding/dredging of the Board’s adopted rhines/watercourses and other construction works as required from time to time.

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* Member of the Direct Labour Force.

* Tractor Plant under and over 5 tonnes.

* 360 Excavator over 7 tonnes.

* Tractor/self-propelled mounted side arm flail mower. Trailers, grass cutter, Small plant including powered hand tools requiring certification.  E.g. Chainsaw.

* Small plant including hand tools not requiring certification.

* Manual weed control. Tree clearance and planting. Hedge cutting and clearance of saplings.

* Clearing blockages in culverts by manual methods.

* Driving Vehicles, operating ancillary equipment, routine checks and maintenance.

* Completion of accurate Time Sheets/Travel Claims.

* Be trustworthy and have high integrity.

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Closing date: 14th May 2025.

 Please send CV to Mr J.Druett, Waterside Buildings, Oldbury Naite, Thornbury, South Glos. BS351RF or by email: jdruett@lowersevernidb.org.uk

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