Job Description
Maintenance Operative - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Location: Rugeley - WS15
Salary: 26,000 - 27,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Our client is a specialist wastewater treatment company, delivering sustainable and natural wastewater solutions across the UK, including the installation and maintenance of reedbed systems.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals willing to learn and develop a career within a growing environmental and civil engineering business.
The Role
Based from the company's head office in Rugeley, you will collect a company van on Monday mornings and travel to sites across the UK. Approximately 70% of the role involves working away from home, so applicants must be comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays.
Duties will include:
- Installation of reedbed wastewater treatment systems
- Maintenance and upkeep of reedbed sites
- Clearing and maintaining pipework
- Strimming, weeding and general vegetation management
- Supporting site maintenance and improvement works
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential
- Applicants under the age of 25 must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of one year due to company insurance requirements
- Comfortable working away from home approximately 70% of the time
- Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn new skills
Desirable Qualifications
- CSCS Card
- First Aid Certificate
- Strimmer Licence
Training can be provided for candidates who do not currently hold these qualifications.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of 26,000 - 27,000 per annum
- Company van and fuel card
- Airbnb accommodation fully paid when working away
- 25 daily allowance towards food and drink when staying away
- 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Full training provided
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to gain machine operator tickets and develop within the civil engineering side of the business
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist company where no previous wastewater experience is required and where long-term career development is actively encouraged.
