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Lead groundworker - oil spill remediation & team lead

Melbourne
Celnor Group
Posted: 4 June
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About Us

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Multi‐Skilled Groundworker to join our operations team in Doncaster. This role involves leading a site team undertaking building works, groundworks and remediation, primarily in relation to oil spill incidents at domestic properties. You will manage remediation operations, supervise team members and deliver projects in a timely manner while ensuring that all works meet the highest standards of quality, safety and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise Remediation Operatives on site, ensuring their health and safety is maintained at all times
* Carry out works under the direction of the SEED Contracts Manager and/or Operations Manager
* Run projects according to previously agreed schedules and budgets
* Utilise your own initiative, skills and knowledge where appropriate
* Drive machinery and undertake hand dig excavation works to facilitate contamination removal
* Coordinate ordering of materials and skips to site to maintain schedule of works
* Assist with collecting photographs throughout all stages of works for comprehensive documentation
* Carry out works in accordance with health and safety regulations, including relevant RAMS documentation
* Follow structural engineer's drawings/plans to carry out propping works safely, including brickwork and blockwork
* Enhance skills such as OFTEC works to assist with spill response where necessary according to business needs
* Respond to emergency spill works outside of normal working hours when required
* Ensure sites are kept tidy, clean and safe throughout all project phases
* Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings as required
Essential Requirements
* Experience in a similar role running construction projects on site with appreciation for health and safety
* Full UK driving licence
* Good general building knowledge with a willingness to learn new skills
* Strong organisation and problem‐solving skills
* Understanding of project budgets and timelines
* Ability to undertake a variety of physically demanding tasks
* Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Positive attitude with a motivated approach and ability to use own initiative
* Basic DBS check
* Right to work in the UK
* Willingness to work away from home when necessary
Desirable
* OFTEC qualifications or experience
* Previous experience in oil spill remediation or environmental restoration
* Experience supervising and developing team members
* Knowledge of structural propping works
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £33,000 - £38,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

* Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance (2x annual salary)
* Company van with fuel card
* Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
* Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work
* Overnight allowances and reasonable expenses for emergency call‐outs
Equal Opportunity Statement

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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