Description

This front‑line position works in a marine environment, covering construction, waterways and arboriculture tasks. You will support teams in boat operations, weed cutting, general landscaping and civil‑engineering work, with occasional travel away from home and opportunities for progression and training.

• Carry out site operations efficiently while maintaining a tidy workspace and high‑quality results.
• Operate machinery safely, including 360 excavators and other heavy plant.
• Perform regular checks and maintain all vehicles and equipment.
• Support new team members and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations (LOLER, COSHH, PPE, RAMS, risk assessments).
• Proactively solve on‑site problems and suggest improvements.

Requirements

• Communicate clearly with team members and managers about work progress.
• SSSTS qualification.
• Experience operating 360 excavators.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in dredging or waterways work.
• RYA Powerboat qualification.
• Chainsaw maintenance and cross‑cutting experience.
• Ability to fell and process trees up to 380 mm.
• First Aid and forestry experience.
• Basic IT skills.

Benefits

The Plant Operative role is based in Cambridge, offered on a permanent contract with a competitive salary and a standard 40‑hour week, Monday to Friday.

The company promotes a collaborative, innovative culture and is committed to career development through clear pathways, tailored training programmes and the GC Leadership Academy.

• Career development via GC Leadership Academy, accreditations, higher‑education opportunities.
• Competitive salary and flexible working, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Robust pension scheme and Medigold employee support (free flu jabs, online private GP).
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships and employee recognition scheme.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance