Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Location: Rugeley - WS15 Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Our client is a specialist wastewater treatment company, delivering sustainable and natural wastewater solutions across the UK, including the installation and maintenance of reedbed systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals willing to learn and develop a career within a growing environmental and civil engineering business. The Role Based from the company's head office in Rugeley, you will collect a company van on Monday mornings and travel to sites across the UK. Approximately 70% of the role involves working away from home, so applicants must be comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays. Duties will include: * Installation of reedbed wastewater treatment systems * Maintenance and upkeep of reedbed sites * Clearing and maintaining pipework * Strimming, weeding and general vegetation management * Supporting site maintenance and improvement works * Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard Requirements * Full UK Driving Licence is essential * Applicants under the age of 25 must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of one year due to company insurance requirements * Comfortable working away from home approximately 70% of the time * Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions * Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn new skills Desirable Qualifications * CSCS Card * First Aid Certificate * Strimmer Licence Training can be provided for candidates who do not currently hold these qualifications. What's on Offer? * Salary of £26,000 - £27,000 per annum * Company van and fuel card * Airbnb accommodation fully paid when working away * £25 daily allowance towards food and drink when staying away * 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays * Full training provided * Excellent career progression opportunities * Opportunity to gain machine operator tickets and develop within the civil engineering side of the business This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist company where no previous wastewater experience is required and where long-term career development is actively encouraged