Grounds Operative

At VMS Ltd, our focus is simple: delivering safe,innovativeand reliable vegetation managementsolutions while always delivering on our promises. Working across rail, highways, utilities, waterways, localauthorityand commercial environments, wespecialisewhere others fear to go.

Our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in training,developmentand wellbeing, creatinglong-term career opportunities through our Lantra Approved Training Division, VMT Training.

Benefits of joining VMS:

• Performance bonus scheme with opportunity to earn up to 20%additionalpay
• Paid overtime opportunities
• 33 days annual leave
• Full PPE and specialist equipment provided
• Ongoing accredited training, refresherqualificationsand planned career progression
• Varied work in specialist sectors and challenging environments

Job Overview

Due to continued growth and increasing contract awards, we are seeking experienced Operative to join our expanding teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Timesheets completed weekly
• Completing Vehicle Check Sheets
• POWRA Completion
• Communicating Daily Work Progress
• Kit & Vehicle Cleanliness
• Equipment / Plant / Vehicle Fault reporting
• Safe Legal Driving of company vehicles (Over 21's only)
• LOLER (CS38 holders)
• Bird Nesting & other Ecological Inspections
• Return Briefing Sign Off Forms as issues
• Yard Duties as Allocated

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the Ground Operative

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desire to work outdoors
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptable and hard working
• Loyal and keen to learn

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the Ground Operative

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desire to work outdoors
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptable and hard working
• Loyal and keen to learn

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Accreditations

• Experience working as a Landscape Operative
• Towing Licence (BE).
• CSCS card holder.
• Hedgecutter / Brushcutter/trimmers
• Pedestrian / Ride-on / RemoteMower
• Chainsaw Maintenance & CrossCutting
• Felling and Processing Trees (upto 380mm)