General Operative - De-vegetation / Civils

Job Opportunity: General Operative (De-Veg)

Location: Birmingham (Flagship Civils Project) Term: Ongoing / Seasonal (Summer 2026) Rate: Competitive (DOE)

We are currently seeking hardworking General Operatives with De-vegetation experience to join a major flagship civil engineering project in Birmingham. This is a seasonal role expected to run throughout the summer months, focusing on large-scale site clearance and vegetation management.

The Role

Working as part of a specialist clearance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the site remains clear of overgrowth to allow for primary construction works.

Vegetation Clearance: Using strimmers, brushcutters, and hand tools to clear scrub and weeds.

Waste Management: Operating wood chippers and ensuring the safe disposal of green waste.

Site Maintenance: Supporting the wider civils team with general groundworks and keeping the site perimeter secure and tidy.

Mandatory Requirements

CSCS Card: Green (Labourer) or higher is essential.

De-Veg Experience: Proven experience in commercial or industrial vegetation clearance.

Safety Awareness: A strong understanding of site safety, particularly around heavy plant machinery.

Reliability: Ability to commute to various sites across the Birmingham area.

Desirable "Tickets"

NPTC/LANTRA Brushcutter & Strimmer

Wood Chipper certification

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving License

Work Schedule

Duration: Full-time hours, ongoing through the summer season.

Start Date: Immediate starts available for the right candidates.

Environment: Outdoor work on a fast-paced, high-profile construction site.

How to Apply

If you have the required CSCS card and de-veg experience, we want to hear from you. Click apply now.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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