At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain environmental areas like verges and footpaths while delivering top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Leicestershire County Council, a team dedicated to community-focused environmental care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements available; perfect for balancing work and study.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors and gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: NVQ 2 in Highways Maintenance or similar, plus a valid Driving Licence.
The predicted salary is between 26832 - 28146 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC (NB interviews will be in person)
Come and work as part of a team that delivers a seasonally led, best value, customer‑focused service throughout Leicestershire and occasionally, surrounding counties. You will need to work flexibly, efficiently, and effectively to maintain environmental areas such as verges, hedges and footpaths in accordance with statutory requirements.
About the Role
Activities include Grass Cutting, Hand Hedge Trimming and Verge Maintenance. The nature of the work may involve you carrying out activities outside of normal working hours, including night, weekends and public holidays in all weather conditions to meet the needs of the service. The postholder may be required to support a call‑out rota to cover evening, weekend and public holiday emergencies. (Exclusion will apply to employees aged under 21). This role is a “Safety Critical Post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures.
About You
- Hold the following qualifications: NVQ 2 in Highways Maintenance or similar, Skilled Road‑worker Trades Test Assessment, New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operative), National Highways Sector Scheme 12D, or have demonstrable evidence of the skills and experience as outlined in the job description, together with a commitment to attain the essential qualifications.
- Hold a valid Driving Licence; ideally you also hold a valid Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Training with current DQC Card.
- Have experience of working in a highways or civil engineering environment, are able to take measurements and calculate quantities e.g. areas, volumes and weights and use information technology (e.g. personal computer, PDS, mobile phones) in a work‑related context.
- Have extensive knowledge of construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements, also of safe working practices when using plant and machinery.
- Know about Construction Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and safe working procedures, legislation including driver’s hours, PPE and manual handling and of Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations.
- Can drive a mower; ideally you are also able to tow and manoeuvre a trailer.
- Have core communication skills both written and verbal, can and are willing to work with everyone in the team. Use your own initiative in planning and prioritising. Respond confidently to customers & colleagues with understanding & diplomacy whilst maintaining an objective & professional stance.
We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all residents.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
Contact
Telephone: 0300 3030222 (select option 2)
Online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support
Locations: Hawcliffe Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AH, GB; Arbor Road, Leicester, LE9 3GE, GB
General Environmental Operative employer: Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire County Council is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering flexible working arrangements to accommodate the diverse needs of its employees. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on delivering high-quality environmental services, employees can expect meaningful growth opportunities while contributing to the well-being of their community in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Leicestershire County Council Recruitment Team
