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    Land & Vegetation Machine Operative (Self Employed) – Canvins Group

    Job Type:

    Full time

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Job description

    Canvins Group are expanding, and we are looking for a Land & Vegetation Machine Operative. This includes all aspects of Land & Vegetation Management for a wide range of clients, from Commercial & Corporate, Large Estates, Utilities, Councils & Housing Associations to Domestic Clients.

    There will be use of a modern fleet of vehicles and plant, including Robotic Mulchers, Telehandlers and Excavators with tree shears. Excellent rates of pay for the right candidates. This is reflective of the strong work ethic and attitude we expect of all our staff here at Canvins.

    We are looking for a skilled Land and Vegetation Operative to help deliver on various project works. Working on project for example Vegetation Clearance, Reinstatement works, Pond Management and Machinery operating tasks.

    Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

    Operating PLANT and Machinery For example; excavators, Telehandlers and Tractors experience.

    Valid driver’s license

    HGV license

    Crane license (CPCS)

    Working Conditions:

    Outdoor work in various weather conditions

    Physical tasks including lifting and operating machinery

    Job Type: Full-time Self Employed

    Shift and Schedule: 50 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Overtime and weekend availability.

    Some of our sites will require Enhanced DBS checks.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: £15.50-£19.50 per hour

    Expected hours: 50 per week

    Benefits:

    • Free parking
    • On-site parking

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday
    • Overtime
    • Weekend availability

    Education:

    • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:

    • Driving Licence (required)

    Work Location: In person

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.