Environmental Assistant / Site Assistant

Are you looking for a practical and varied career, and want to make a difference to the environment?

We are searching for a confident and outgoing candidate who holds a UK driving licence and is practically inclined and willing to get stuck in.

We have at least two permanent positions to be filled based at either:

Essex and Kent

or

Rudgwick, Surrey 

Salary £25,000 with an increase to £27,000 after successful completion of probation period

We are a small company who use ecological and engineering solutions to improve land solve complex issues and as such there will be a variety of tasks across a range of disciplines for you to assist with.

Some of the tasks you will be assisting with include:

• Habitat Management such as controlling vegetation
• Habitat creation such as planting trees and creating grassland.
• Installation of wildlife fencing
• Translocation of protected species
• Managing contractors
• Oversight and management of site improvement earthworks activities, - such as the placement of materials, and the installation of drainage and gas protection measures
• Topographical surveying
• Soil sampling and other environmental testing for verification
• Aiding in the preparation of drawings and documents to satisfy legal obligations
• Repairs of fencing
• Servicing of equipment

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident with a ‘go-getter’ attitude
• Practical
• Happy to work outside in all weathers, when needed
• Flexible with regards to working hours and location, and not adverse to an early start
• Willing to try your hand across a wide range of tasks
• IT literate
• Must hold a UK driving licence
• It would be desirable if you hold qualifications in Use of Strimmers, Tractor Driving, Pesticide Application, Use of Chainsaws etc
• A background or interest in the fields of geography, geology, engineering, environment or ecology would be beneficial; a degree in these subjects is desirable but not essential.

In return we can offer you:

• Training and development. As we are a small multidisciplinary company, you will be able gain a wealth of experience across many subjects.
• Expenses will be paid for travel away from main place of work
• 25 days of holiday per year.

If you are interested, please send a CV, and a covering letter, which should cover why you will be suited to this role and which location you would like to be based at. Please use the person specification and task list as a guide to what to write about in your covering letter. jobs@ruralarisings.co.uk

Check out our website for more  information on our company www.ruralarisings.co.uk