Maintenance Operative

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.