Ecological Contractor - Habitats (Keystone Environmental)

Origin Enterprises plc
Tetbury
1 year ago
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Senior Engineering Surveyor

The Role

As an Ecological Contractor within ourHabitats division, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological and habitat management works across a range of sectors and sites. This is a physically demanding, outdoor role that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities:

  1. Support the team in delivering works on time and to specification.
  2. Uphold excellent health & safety and quality standards on-site.
  3. Operate and maintain machinery (experience advantageous, training provided).
  4. Adapt to working on various projects and environments across the UK.

Skills and qualifications:

Essential:

  1. Well-rounded practical experience in an outdoor environment.
  2. Clean UK driving licence.
  3. CSCS Card (We will aid the right candidate in getting this before starting employment with us).

Desirable:

  1. Brush-cutter experience.
  2. CS38 NPTC aerial rescue.
  3. Chainsaw CS30/31 (or current NPTC equivalent).
  4. Trailer towing experience.
  5. PA1 & PA6 herbicide application.
  6. Wood-chipper ticket.
  7. Excavator / Agricultural tractor / miniloader competencies.

NB Applicants with NPTC aerial rescue training will be at an advantage as this is a current requirement within our team.

Our offer:

  1. Salary that reflects your experience and certifications.
  2. Paid overtime or Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
  3. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  4. Staying away allowance in addition to nightly subsistence.
  5. Company pension.
  6. Individual training budget to support career progression.
  7. Life Assurance.

The perks:

  1. A supportive and friendly team.
  2. Staff appreciation events.
  3. Paid Community Action Day.
  4. Employee recognition VIP cash bonus awards.
  5. Employee Assistance Programme.
  6. Access to internal Mental First Aid Qualified staff.

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