Site Supervisor/Vegetation Management/Invasive Species in Castleford

Ebsford are an environmental contractor who specialise in restoring and improving the natural landscape. Our operations teams work throughout the UK delivering amazing projects in some stunning locations as well as some challenging conditions. We are proud to be creating new habitats, improving aquatic environments as well as invasive plant management, biodiversity and blue green infrastructure that protect wildlife and enhance public spaces that our communities rely on. Established in 2011 we have expanded our teams with the best talent who are dedicated to bringing our projects to life.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to play your part in our desire to enhance, restore and replenish our natural habitats by delivering professional, cost-effective and eco-friendly project solutions on a national basis. We are looking for an agile and flexible fitter who can maintain, repair, inspect, and manage company plant and equipment, ensuring maximum operational availability, safety, legal compliance, and efficient support of business operations.

What we need from you:

• Organising materials and staff pre commencement onsite
• Oversee site set up and edit project plans where needed
• Provide technical support and guidance when required
• Provide support to the Project Delivery Managers on pricing and methodologies on clearance projects
• Supporting multiple sites on a weekly basis, working away from home where required
• Supervise, work with and manage direct workforce, agency operatives, sub-contractors and other on-site activities and highlight any site issues to management
• Ensure regular maintenance checks on all equipment are documented and any defects reported to plant manager
• To complete all SHEQ procedural paperwork as required for each project as part of the projects Health & Safety files
• Assist with the herbicidal spraying when required
• To assist Site/Senior Site Managers with project delivery
• Contribute to company learning & continual improvements in delivering projects
• Comply with the requirement of the company’s Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management systems by compiling, handling & communicating required information
• Ensuring a high standard of work is carried out on sites
• Maintain an awareness of costs and be able to identify if savings are possible through efficiency and innovative ways of working
• To deliver projects on time, highlighting to the Project Delivery Manager any delays and offer solutions to potential downtime and report back any project concerns to as soon as they arise
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by your Line Manager

Work conditions:

As we provide a nationwide service, you will be required to work away on a regular basis. We will provide you with a working away allowance, evening meal expenses and a good standard of accommodation arranged for you in advance.

Requirements:

• 2 years previous relevant experience
• CSCS
• SSSTS
• Full, valid driving licence
• 1st Aid at Work

Desirable:

• EUSR PA1/PA6aw
• NTPC CS30/31 or equivalent
• Chipper Brushcutter
• CPCS Excavator operator

What we will offer you:

This is a full-time, permanent position with 28 days annual leave, pro rata (inc. Bank Holidays). A contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, cashback on medical expenses, access to the Government's Bike2Work Scheme, additional annual leave for longevity of service and a holiday purchase scheme. You may also be provided with a company vehicle. Through our bespoke Learning and Development Charter you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as you gain more experience, utilising our in-house and external training opportunities.

Our Values:

• Respect — for people, places and the environment
• Enthusiasm — proactive, positive and committed
• Flexibility — adaptable, collaborative and forward-thinking

If you share our vision and think you have what we are looking for, we would really love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient, suitable applications have been received. All applications will be assessed on a regular basis. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful applicants will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Ebsford is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.