About the Role

Join Connect Plus Services as a Soft Estate Level 2 Operative, supervising the delivery of safe, efficient soft estate maintenance across the M25 DBFO Network. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for vegetation management, hazard clearance, network maintenance and associated activities, ensuring the motorway network remains safe, accessible and compliant.

As a Level 2 operative, you will oversee daily operations, manage people, coordinate resources and support operational planning to maintain the highest standards of safety and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will supervise routine soft estate maintenance activities, including grass cutting, heavy vegetation clearance, arboriculture works, ditch clearance and weed spraying, as well as the maintenance and clearance of signs. You will manage a small team, taking responsibility for performance, conduct, absence and leave in line with company policies.

You will ensure all work is completed safely, accurately record and report activities using mobile devices, carry out routine vehicle checks and maintain driving records in accordance with legislation and CPS procedures. You will also take care of CPS property, including vehicles, tablets and radios, reporting any issues that could impact the safe operation of the network.

Safety is paramount. You will actively support Zero Harm initiatives, participate in the Winter Service rota, attend training as required and promote the Balfour Beatty values while contributing to CPS’s sustainability goals.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a qualified, safety‑focused Soft Estate Level 2 Operative with the following:

• A valid UK Driving Licence (minimum Category C / LGV Class 1)
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• CSCS Supervisors Card
• SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent
• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Registration on the Register of Land-based Operations (ROLO) at Supervisor level
• Relevant elements of Sector Scheme 18
• PA1 certification for weed treatment

You will have proven experience working on a live motorway or All-Purpose Trunk Road (APTR) network and be fully competent in operating soft estate plant, including chainsaws, chippers, Robomowers, ride-on mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters. You will bring strong supervisory abilities, a proactive approach to safety and the capability to lead a high-performing operational team effectively.

Behavioural Competencies

Results Driven:
Shows passion and enthusiasm for their work. Tackles problems directly and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence:
Goes the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continuously looks for opportunities to add value and improve performance.

Teamwork & Collaboration:
Sets aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Proactively shares knowledge, ideas, and expertise.

Customer Focus:
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively gathers customer insight to improve services and solutions. Manages customer experience to maintain strong relationships.

Operational Excellence:
Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and consistent delivery.

Adaptability:
Learns quickly and adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Energised by change.