Machine Operative

Love working outdoors? Have a love of all things water? We are looking for someone to work on site and operate our machinery such as diggers and excavators and are therefore currently recruiting into the position of a Machine Operative.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

This role will be predominately based outdoors, and so it’s important that you enjoy all weathers. There will be a physical element to this job, and the role will require periods of working away overnight and some unsociable hours.

Responsibilities:

• Operating machinery - Diggers/Excavators (above and below 10 tonne) etc

• Use technology to communicate with the office regarding jobs and workload

• Representing our company whilst interacting with visitors to the canal and volunteer groups

• Lone working in line with our company lone working policy

Essential:

• Must have a valid UK driving licence as you will be expected to drive company vehicles

Desirable:

• Machine operating experience

• CSCS

• First Aid

• Long reach operating experience

Salary depending on experience. You will be paid by the hour.

Full time working hours 7am-5pm with a total of 1-hour unpaid breaks.

Overtime may be available including weekends.

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• Private dental insurance

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• CSCS (required)

• Lorry Loader Ticket (required)