Land Drainage Operative

Salary: £30,792.00
Lincolnshire
Start Date: June 2025

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven experience of operating range of heavy machinery, to include Tractor/Flail Combinations, Self-propelled Flails, wheeled and tracked 360 Excavators.
• Proven compliance to Health & Safety at work.
• Diverse range of land drainage seasonal duties, flailing, weed cutting, desilting, bushing/chipping of trees and heavy manual hand labouring.
• Some mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including repair and maintenance
• Due to the physical nature of the role, you must be physically fit.
• The role requires you to be able to use a tablet to fill in RAMs and view maps and work instructions; a good understanding of the English Language is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day operation of heavy machinery, to include Tractor/Flail Combinations, Self-propelled Flails, wheeled and tracked 360 Excavators and their attachments.
• Operation of Chainsaw, hedge cutter, bushing, and physical work
• Bank slip repairs, removal of obstructions from watercourses
• Available for Short notice callouts during heavy rainfall events
• To work well as part of a team

ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS:

• HOURLY RATE:  £15.55
• ANNUAL SALARY: £30,792.00
• This is a permanent role to work across 3 Witham Drainage Boards (excluding NELDB).
• Seasonal Non-Contractual/Non-Guaranteed overtime must be worked as required.
• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to the Local government pension scheme
• Works vehicle to travel to various workplaces
• Employee training provided.
• All workwear and protective equipment provided

CLOSE DATE: Monday 28^th April 2025 at 9.00am