Habitat Creation Operative - Southern Ecological Solutions

Join Our Mission to Protect and Restore Nature’s Habitats!

The Vacancy

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis based in the Essex region.

As part of a team dedicated to safeguarding and rejuvenating the natural world, you’ll play a vital role in delivering cutting‑edge solutions for a range of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Within our Habitats Team you will get hands‑on with habitat creation and management from planning to execution, you’ll be actively involved in making nature thrive again. There will also be opportunities to get involved in a wide variety of tasks including ecological and habitat surveys.

You will collaborate with a passionate team, attending site briefings, toolbox talks, and ensuring every task aligns with approved methods.

This role is perfect for early career/graduates or individuals who are already working within the sector and looking to gain further experience.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications. (CSCS)
• An interest in ecology and the natural environment.
• A full driving license.
• You will require flexibility for occasional overnight stays for specific projects as and when required.

Desired, but not essential:

• PA1/PA6 Knapsack Spraying
• NPTC Brush‑cutters
• NPTC Chainsaws
• NPTC Aerial Climbing
• First Aid
• Personal Attributes:
• A real passion for wildlife and the environment
• A good team player with the ability to perform well independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Key attention to detail.
• The ability to help others and provide support to other members of the team.

What’s in it for You?

• A competitive salary of £25,500 - £36,000 (DOE)
• Birthday Leave:
  Enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday in addition to your annual leave.
• Generous Holiday Allowance:
  Start with 23 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Life Assurance:
  Benefit from our life assurance plan to provide peace of mind.
• Hybrid working:
  Flexible working from home, site and the office with flexible working hours (role dependant).
• Flexible Benefits Programme:
  Tailor your benefits with options to buy additional holidays, health cash plans, and discounted gym memberships, allowing you to choose what suits you best.
• Targeted CPD plan:
  Support, and rapid progression for ambitious candidates.
• Professional membership:
  Fees will be covered by the company.

Habitats Creation Operative

RSK is an inclusive employer.