Senior Hydroseeding Operative - Newport, United Kingdom - RMB Hydroseeding

Description

Senior Hydroseeding Operative

Hydroseeding (hydraulic mulch seeding) is the process of spraying a specially mixed slurry comprising of water, seed, hydro-mulch, fertiliser plus eco-friendly binder.

RMB Hydroseeding is a family-owned business on our second generation of hydroseeders. We pride ourselves on welcoming new team members into our
- family' and rewarding dedication, team work and loyalty. We work nationally so if you are interested in seeing amazing places in the UK look no further No experience of hydroseeding or landscaping is needed, although it is desirable. We work across the whole of the UK and this role will be expected to cover all areas, although we are currently recruiting from the South East Wales and surrounding areas.


What we are looking for
We want a driven, self-motivated individual, who understands how to logístically run jobs.

Someone who understands the needs of the company but also prioritises the health and wellbeing of their team along with being considerate of the clients needs.

Communication skills are key in this role as we are looking for someone who can get the best from their team, work effectively with the contracts and management teams but also can talk professionally with clients.

We need someone who is able to liaise with on-site clients and create brilliant working relationships.

We need a solution-focused individual who is unfazed when things change last minute and can work in a fast-paced environment.

We expect you to use your own initiative but also keep management informed of any decisions and changes.

We need someone who does not mind working across the UK or staying away from home.


Requirements:

• Flexibility to work additional or varied hours according to seasonal requirements, including working away from home and staying overnight.
• Ability to work both inside and outside in varied weather conditions
• You must be able to bend, lift and pull/push equipment
• Good communication skills essential
• Numerate and articulate
• Driving license and trailer experience essential.

Key duties

• Support planning the logistics of each job, ensuring materials, labour and equipment are ready.
• Gathering information regarding the logistics of the jobs liaising directly with our clients on site.
• Understanding risk assessment and method statements (RAMS) and questionnaires.
• Leading the onsite team of operatives, including responsibility for health and safety and first line management duties.
• Accurately monitoring recording hours worked for self and team and reporting them weekly, ensuring hours worked are in accordance with the company policies.
• Working with the Contracts team to ensure all jobs are completed to the companies standards and to the clients specification.
• Onsite client relationship management.
• Providing regular updates to the management team.
• Ensuring equipment and machinery is always fit for purpose.
• Follow up and competition of works.
• Working with management to improve the client experience, systems and policies where necessary.

Salary:
From £27,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to stay away from home up to two nights per week (average)

Licence/Certification:
- trailer licence (required)


Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Newport


Reference ID:

SHO