This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans and work with the maintenance team, working to maintain the general condition of the land and National Cycle Network (NCN) around the county of Yorkshire. As the Estates Maintenance Operative, you will carry out regular maintenance duties on the path and surrounding owned land, including habitat and vegetation management and general repairs and upkeep to the boundaries and structures. You will all liaise with path users, volunteers, neighbours and officers within partner organisations where necessary. This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
You should have experience working outside in a paid or voluntary capacity engaging with the public. We ask that you ideally have experience of using power tools such as Brush Cutters, Strimmers and Hedge Cutters, and the application of pesticides.
About Sustrans At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. We're all here to change things! You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
You will need to have a full clean UK Driving licence for this role as you will be travelling around the region in a Sustrans owned vehicle Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. What we offer In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. Wellbeing:
* 28 days' leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
* Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
* Staff volunteer days
* 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
* We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial:
* Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
* Bike, computer and season ticket loans
* Discount benefits
* London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
* Death in Service benefit - 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly:
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)