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Job title: Ground & Landscape Maintenance Operatives (Machine Drivers)

Location: Bridgewater & surrounding region covering the M5 corridor

Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 Dependant on experience (hourly pay of £13-15 plus Overtime opportunities)

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours. Days & Nights dependant on rota

About the role

We are looking for skilled & enthusiastic GM & Landscape Operatives in Bristol & surrounding region to carry out important Highways work. You will need to have experience and be confident and qualified to drive agricultural vehicles. You will be responsible for hedge cutting and verge trimming on main roads across the region to maintain and transform outdoor spaces. Working as part of a team under the supervision of a Team Leader, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.

Reporting remotely to the Staverton depot, your work will be covering main regional A roads & the M5 (north to Weston Super Mare, south to Exeter)

Open to candidates with experience - however, if you don't have all machine experience we still would like to speak with you - click apply today!

Requirements

Previous experience as a Tractor Driver or similar role in the agricultural sector is highly desirable.

General Grounds Maintenance machine work e.g. robot & ride on mowers, strimmers etc.

Ability to operate and manoeuvre mechanised hedge / verge cutter machinery & other equipment.

Digging tickets beneficial

Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.

A full valid UK driving licence is essential - (category B) is (covering categories F (agricultural tractors) & K (mowing machines or pedestrian controlled vehicles).

CSCS card is but can be obtained prior to start if able to pass certification successfully (& subject to signing a training agreement)Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.

Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.

Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.

We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Full workwear & PPE provided.

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.

Support for personal and professional challenges.

Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.

Secure your future - resources to manage your finances.

Colleague of the month and annual awards.

Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.

Comprehensive resources and support.About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all

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