Environmental Operative

Are you an experienced grounds operative? How about a unique role working on a military estate in support of our Army customers? You’ll get to be part of supporting key environmental projects across the Salisbury Plain and Aldershot. Join a great team atAspire Defence Services

As an Environmental Operative, you’ll work closely with the Environmental Grounds Advisor to deliver required inspections of grounds maintenance features and upkeep activities for SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) features across all ADSL sites.

Your responsibilities will include carrying out basic maintenance activities on SUDS features and grounds across all sites, including but not limited to - removal of basal growths and ivy from trees, weeding, planting and grass cutting.

You’ll also be responsible for keeping to the schedule of tree planting and watering activities across all sites, as well as identifying and reporting any non-conformance of grounds maintenance and generally supporting habitat improvement activities andinitiatives.

This means that, above all else, you should have passion for and knowledge of the natural environment, as well as experience of grounds maintenance amongst other key skills. You should also have good communication and work well alone or in a team, becausesometimes you may be required to take up individual tasks.

You should be a team player and have a flexible approach to work, willing to learn new things, because you’ll be part of a team that supports one another to ensure deliverables are met. You’ll also receive continued support to develop new skills in orderto deliver on set objectives.

But first, meet the team

With a 35-year contract, making soldiers’ lives better is at the heart of everything we do at Aspire Defence Services.

Seriously, picture a heart (the real one) and imagine how hard it works to keep the body running, making sure every part gets exactly what it needs to thrive. That’s our mission; to deliver a modern, fully serviced, flexible working environment for soldiers.

And just as the heart needs certain parts to keep the body alive, we need the dedication and commitment of our people to support our customers. We deliver a broad range of services for one-third of the British Army living and working on our patch, and we'reproud of the work we do.

We’re all about nurturing great teams, and our award-winning safety and wellbeing initiatives are built on keeping an eye out for one another and having a good work-life balance.

In addition to being part of our team, you’ll also get

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy and sell holiday

Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%, plus individual life assurance

Birthday Day Off Scheme

Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Discounted gym membership at Aldershot and Tidworth Leisure Centre

A shopping discounts scheme

Employee assistance and health and wellbeing check ins

Reward and recognition to celebrate outstanding achievements.

Company van and Free on-site parking

Ready to join the team?

You must have a fully valid UK driving licence and experience in grounds maintenance, landscape management, habitat restoration, ecology, or similar area. In addition, working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and knowledge of wildlife and thenatural environment would be desirable.

Salary : £24,000 per annum Location: Tidworth ABC

Please note: Our garrisons are tobacco free working environments. As part of this role, you will be required to obtain security clearance prior to starting with us.