Operative

Operative

Location: Polegate (BH) or Maidstone (ME)
Salary: £121-£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Overtime Rates:

• 1.5x standard rate for evening and Saturday shifts
• 2x standard rate for Sunday shifts

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (9.5-hour working day)
Flexibility is required to work evenings and weekends when operationally necessary.

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Operative to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of arboricultural and utility vegetation management tasks on-site, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You will be required to effectively manage your workload, maintain your assigned tools and equipment, follow all safety procedures, and contribute to the smooth operation of site activities. The role involves working both independently and as part of a team under the guidance of a Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

Task Management

• Carry out a range of arboricultural and site-based tasks safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Prioritise and manage workloads effectively, ensuring tasks are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Follow instructions provided by the Team Leader and adapt to changing site priorities when required.

Health, Safety andamp; Risk Management

• Assist with the completion of daily risk assessments and ensure all identified risks are appropriately controlled.
• Take responsibility for complying with all safety procedures, including the inspection and correct use of PPE and assigned equipment.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe practices using the company reporting system (Procore).
• Positively intervene when unsafe behaviours or conditions are observed.
• Attend safety forums and toolbox talks to remain up to date with company procedures and industry best practice.
• Use workplace monitoring equipment, including Reactec systems for HAVs monitoring, where required.
• Ensure work sites are appropriately signed, barriered, and maintained to protect colleagues, customers, and members of the public.

Tooling andamp; Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain responsibility for assigned tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checks to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
• Record maintenance activities and inspections on Procore where required.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and arrange escalation for significant defects or repairs.
• Ensure all equipment remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Problem Solving andamp; Site Support

• Resolve routine site issues using practical judgement and experience.
• Escalate more complex issues promptly to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Contribute to efficient site operations by proactively identifying solutions and supporting team objectives.

Documentation andamp; Reporting

• Complete all required site records, inspections, and documentation accurately and within required timescales using Procore.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and professional records of site activities and works completed.

Team Support andamp; Mentoring

• Support new and less experienced operatives through guidance, assistance, and knowledge sharing.