grounds care

Council mows grass in two metre 'channels' to promote social distancing

14/05/2020

Birmingham City Council has come up with an unusual way to remind people to obey social distancing rules, by mowing two metre strips into its parks and green spaces.

Reduced mowing by councils will protect wild flowers, says charity

09/04/2020

A conservation charity has said the lockdown will benefit wild flowers and help tackle the climate emergency as councils are forced to cancel roadside mowing.

Astra gets attached to Isuzu for the first time

28/11/2019

Astra Attachment Solutions, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of hydraulic excavator attachments, have recently taken delivery of 16 new Isuzu rigid trucks as part of a significant fleet replacement programme at the national company. 

The benefits of buying used machines

04/11/2019

Anders Sjöström, Used Equipment Manager for Volvo CE Sales Region EMEA, explains how choosing Volvo Approved Used machines are as beneficial for a fleet as brand new machines.

Engcon’s Big Dig Day attracts operators from all over the UK

01/11/2019

 Engcon UK held its second Big Dig Day of 2019 near Yeovil on October when hundreds of operators came to get hands-on experience with products.

Emissions control specialist delivers exhaust after treatment expertise to first New Holland vehicle

31/10/2019

The Low Carbon Tractor project (LoCT) has unveiled the first pre-development of its biomethane-powered tractors, which features emissions technology and expertise from Eminox.

Allet Mowers shows electric range at Saltex

22/10/2019

Allett Mowers is showing its latest electric mowers on its stand K009 at Saltex and in the Eco Village.  The Uplift 86E is the new 82V li-ion battery-powered stadium rotary mower, designed for debris collection after matches and built on the experience gained with previous models. It features twin contra-rotating blades for a high lift cut and vacuum for increased efficiency, while a full-width rear roller produces perfect stripes. 

Landscaping specialist invests in Hinowa Minidumper

14/10/2019

Northampton-based landscaping company NP Digger and Paving Services has taken delivery of a Hinowa mini dumper. Company owner Neil Prosser says having use of the tracked mini dumper is transforming health and safety and speeding up project delivery.

LAPV jobs

Shovel Driver Plant Operative - A120 Waste Transfer Station

Essex County Council
£25081.00 - £28033.00 per annum + 6% flat rate allowance
Shovel Driver Plant Operative - A120 Waste Transfer StationPermanent, Full Time£25,081 to £28,033 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Project Lead - Bridges and Structures WMF3037e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£45,718 to £46,731
We are currently seeking to recruit a Project Lead to join our Bridges and Structures team Kendal, Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Streetcare LGV Driver / Operative - WMF2112e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£27,711 - £28,624
Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated person into a Street Cleansing role Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Vehicle Technician (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8, £32,662 - £36,239 plus 6% shift allowance
An opportunity has arisen within our Transport Fleet management team Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Waste Services Operative x2

Hyndburn Borough Council
£25,584- £27,269 per annum (SCP 7 TO 11)
The successful candidates will be joining the Council’s extremely successful Waste Services team. Accrington, Lancashire
Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council

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