Remediation Operative

Seed Environmental Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a skilled Remediation Operative to join their team in Swindon. This full-time role involves carrying out groundworks, remediation tasks, and ensuring high standards of safety and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction, a can-do attitude, and a full UK driving licence. A competitive salary of £25,000 – £30,000 per annum is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (2× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work

Qualifications

• Experience working on site in construction and/or remediation.
• Ability to manage personal time effectively.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site works under direction of team leaders.
• Drive machinery and undertake excavation works.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on site.

Skills

Previous experience in construction/remediation

Ability to operate plant and machinery

Time management skills

Can-do attitude

Basic DBS check

Job description

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A leading provider of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for insurance, commercial and public sector clients.

Contract: Permanent
Location: Swindon
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Remediation Operative to join our operations team. This role involves groundworks, building works, remediation, reinstatement and OFTEC works on a variety of sites, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site works under the direction of the SEED Remediation Team Leader, Contracts Manager and/or appropriate staff.
• Utilise your own initiative, skills and knowledge where appropriate.
• Keep sites tidy, clean and safe, ensuring daily checklists are adhered to.
• Drive machinery and undertake hand‑dig excavation works to facilitate contamination removal.
• Support the maintenance and servicing of equipment, raising awareness of faulty equipment.
• Assist with collecting photographs throughout works for documentation purposes.
• Carry out works in accordance with health and safety regulations, including relevant RAMS documentation.
• Assist with spill response operations.
• Use power tools to carry out intrusive construction works.
• Identify potential hazards and work in a controlled manner around site‑specific environments.
• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks and team meetings as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience of working on site in construction and/or remediation.
• Ability to operate plant and machinery.
• Ability to manage personal time to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Can‑do attitude with an adaptable approach to work in a varied and sometimes challenging environment.
• Basic DBS check.
• Willingness to work away from home when necessary.

Desirable

• Willingness to expand skill set and identify learning needs.
• Knowledge of contamination removal procedures.
• Experience with OFTEC works.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance (2× annual salary).
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme.
• Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work.

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

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other