Job Description

Seasonal Operative

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Seasonal Operative to join our Environmental team based out of our Newark Depot.

This role works 45 hours per week in summer and 25 per week in winter.

Who we are?

At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we're proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management--keeping Nottinghamshire's highways safe, reliable, and built to last.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you'll do:

Undertaking a variety of tasks associated with seasonal works including grass cutting using rid eon mowers and strimmers, verge maintenance with tractors, weed spraying, and winter gritting activities works on site to achieve a high-quality standard, on time and to budget Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and procedures taking personal responsibility for own and others health and safety and welfare Responsible use of all plant, equipment, vehicles and materials provided to you in the undertaking of tasks, avoiding any unnecessary damage Comply with all routine daily checks of vehicles and plant are undertaken, recording to legal requirements and reporting any damages or defects found. Complete all paperwork and controlled documents as requested by your line Manager including dynamic risk assessments in line with company policies and procedures

What we're seeking:

Experience of working on verge maintenance activities and undertaking winter maintenance gritting duties Cat C driving licence and Driver CPC (Cat C + E desirable) To hold the appropriate valid accreditation and have the skills to operate various machinery and plant ( Ride on mowers, Flail Arm Units, Strimmers, Blowers, PA 1/2/6 Weed spraying, Gritting Vehicles) and to have relevant certification, experience Winter maintenance qualification - Operations and health and safety Willingness to participate in unsociable working hours during the winter season, October through to April Qualified in first aid (4 days) Understanding of drivers' regulations, vehicle checks, tachographs, basic vehicle maintenance, loading and securing

What can we offer?

Competitive salary Employee discounts and benefits Additional leave Free onsite parking Career growth opportunities within the company.
Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,848.63 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Please indicate your salary expectations Do you have a valid UK Driver Licence?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person