Land Drainage Operative - Machinery Operative
Permanent | £28,000 – £34,000 + Vehicle Allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme & Other Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Land Drainage Operative to join the Upper Ouse Water Management Board (formerly Bedford Group of Internal Drainage Boards). This opportunity is to work as a Land Drainage Operative Machinery Operative within the Operations team
You will operate machinery such as excavators, tractors, grass cutting equipment and specialist equipment to ensure watercourse & asset maintenance is carried out to alleviate flood risk within the catchment. As a member of the Operations team, you will undertake maintenance works as instructed and to the standard detailed to ensure the Boards assets & watercourses function adequately & in accordance with the Board health & safety and environmental policies.
Although the Boards office is based at Stewartby, Bedford, you are required to travel across the catchment area to working sites and vehicle allowances are provided.
The appointment offers a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience together with local government pension, opportunities and training to progress and develop knowledge & skills.
For more information about the Upper Ouse Water Management Board, that isn't found on our website or for any further information regarding this role, please don't hesitate to contact Phillip Lovesey, Area Manager on 01234 767995 or email Phillip.Lovesey@idbs.org.uk.
Please find the full job description here.
To apply, please email contact@idbs.org.uk with an up-to-date CV or post a paper copy, with a covering letter to Upper Ouse Water Management Board, Vale House, Broadmead Road, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9ND.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11pm on Thursday 16th July 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application.
