De Veg Operative
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.31 to £25.97 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham & Coventry, West Midlands, B92 0EJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | KH/DeVeg/BBV_1750427452 |
Summary
De-Veg Operative - HS2 Project (Birmingham & Coventry)
Location: Birmingham & Coventry
Job Type: Ongoing Contract (Potential for long-term work)
Rate: £17.31 p/h PAYE Direct
️ Start Date: ASAP
McGinley Support Services is currently recruiting De-Veg Operatives to join a key phase of the HS2 project in the Birmingham and Coventry areas. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced De-Veg Operatives to work on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects.
Role Overview:
As a De-Veg Operative, you will play a critical role in vegetation clearance and environmental preparation along the HS2 route. The work involves strimming, felling, and supporting site clearance teams under strict safety and environmental guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out vegetation clearance, strimming, and tree felling
- Operating chainsaws and other de-veg equipment safely
- Supporting environmental and ground clearance teams
- Complying with environmental and health & safety regulations
Requirements:
- Valid CSCS card
- Chainsaw qualifications (CS30/31 or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a De-Veg Operative, or in arboriculture, landscaping, or soft estates
- Physically fit, reliable, and safety-conscious
- Own transport preferred due to site access
✅ Desirable (but not essential):
- Lantra qualifications
- Brushcutter, CAT & Genny, or MEWP tickets
- Experience on major infrastructure or rail projects
Pay Rates:
- Standard: £17.31 p/h (PAYE Direct)
- Overtime (after 10 hrs): £23.02 p/h
- Weekends: £25.97 p/h
Why Join Us?
- Long-term work for the right De-Veg Operative
- Competitive pay, with overtime and weekend rates
- Work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Excellent team culture with opportunities for training and progression
Ready to apply?
If you're a qualified and experienced De-Veg Operative, contact Kai today:
07350 391443
kai.hicks@mcginley.co.uk
As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.
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