Job Description
Contract: Fixed-Term 6 Months (Oct 2026 – Mar 2027), potential for extension
Salary: £25,750 – £28,000 pro-rata
Location: Huddersfield or Sheffield (UK travel required)
Hours: 40 hrs/wk + paid overtime (Part-time considered)
About the Role
Join a leading habitat restoration contractor delivering vital peatland and river restoration projects. You will carry out practical land management tasks across the UK while gaining specialist conservation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out practical conservation and habitat creation work (focused on peatland restoration projects).
- Maintain high health and safety standards.
- Work with supervisors to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
Requirements
- Essential: Outdoor winter work experience; background in conservation (degree, placement, or volunteering); good physical fitness; full UK drivers licence with own vehicle; willingness to work away.
- Desirable: Tickets for Chainsaw (up to 380mm), Pesticides (PA1 & PA6AW), Brushcutter, Plant/Machinery, or First Aid +F.
What We Offer
- 5% pension contribution
- 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Christmas shutdown, and your Birthday off
- Specialist equipment and software training & PPE provided
To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to info@elms-contracting.co.ukby 15th September 2026
To learn more about us check out our website at elms-contracting.co.uk