Grounds maintenance operative

Description

• Carrying out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and the removal of litter
• You will be required to ensure that all works, and safety procedures are followed, and record keeping is accurate and to undertake routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery.
• Ride on movers, hedge cutter, leaf blowers

Requirements

• NPTC CS30,31 Chainsaw
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• NVQ Level 2 in horticulture
• Previous experience in a similar ground’s maintenance, environmental services, or estates cleaning role.
• 360 rotating excavator Trailers –B+E
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications in pesticides
• Proactive approach to following procedure

Benefits

• Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%)
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Training will be given to successful applicants in all aspects of the job description.
• 2 paid half days volunteering per year.
• We offer a competitive salary of £25,200 per annum (£13.10 per hour).
• 37 hour per week
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
• Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance