Habitats Team Operative
Ecosupport Ltd
About Ecosupport Ltd
Ecosupport Ltd is an established ecological and habitat management services company providing practical solutions to support development and biodiversity across the UK. Our team delivers a wide range of habitat management, vegetation clearance, and ecological mitigation projects for clients in the infrastructure, construction, and land management sectors.
The Role
We are seeking a Habitats Team Operative to join our experienced field team based in Lee-on-the-Solent. The role involves carrying out a variety of site-based tasks, including vegetation clearance, habitat creation, and ecological mitigation works. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and takes pride in delivering high-quality environmental site outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake vegetation clearance, including brushcutting, chainsaw work, and scrub management.
- Deliver habitat creation and restoration works such as pond construction, wildflower seeding, and tree or hedge planting.
- Install and maintain ecological mitigation measures, including reptile and amphibian exclusion fencing.
- Operate and maintain tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and effectively.
- Conduct ecological surveys and ECoW.
Essential Requirements
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and across varied sites.
- Good physical fitness and a commitment to safe working practices.
- Full UK driving licence (required).
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Interest in practical ecological and habitat management work.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience in vegetation clearance, landscaping, or ecological contracting.
- Relevant tickets/certifications such as CSCS, brushcutter/strimmer (NPTC), chainsaw (NPTC), or pesticide application (PA1/PA6).
- Awareness of UK habitats and environmental legislation (advantageous but not essential).
What We Offer
- £28,000 annual salary.
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Paid overtime and progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and support for gaining additional qualifications.
- A supportive, professional team environment working on diverse and rewarding projects.
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Ecosupport Ltd
Providing quality ecology services across southern England and beyond since 1999.
At Ecosupport we complete comprehensive ecological reports for Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Phase I Surveys, BREEAM, NVC Vegetation and Hedgerows and Phase II Surveys for protected species such as bats, reptiles, dormice, GCN, birds and badgers.
Providing quality ecology services across southern England and beyond since 1999. At Ecosupport we complete comprehensive ecological reports for Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Phase I Surveys, BREEAM, NVC Vegetation and Hedgerows and Phase II Surveys for protected species such as bats, reptiles, dormice, GCN, birds and badgers.
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