Garden Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom County Grounds Maintenance Ltd Full time

County Grounds Maintenance Ltd Established in 2006 by David Burdick, we are family run business and pride ourselves on the service we provide for local businesses.


We are currently recruiting for a Garden and Grounds Maintenance Operative.


You would be responsible for carrying out a range of gardening duties, as detailed below to achieve a pleasant and functional outdoor environment.

You will at times need to work under your own initiative without close supervision. The work is physically demanding and you would be working outside in all weathers. Full protective clothing will be provided, as will safety boots.


You will need a reliable means of transport to commute to and from the workplace, based in Clyst St Mary, the majority of the work will in Exeter and surrounding towns, a company vehicle will be provided, while at work.

You will be undertaking the following

  • Maintaining established green spaces.
Mowing grass lawns.

Plan and schedule seasonal planting that will thrive in different weather conditions.

Plant bushes, shrubs, trees, flowers and plants.

Mulching planting areas with bark chippings or similar and hand weeding.

Plant and maintain small trees.

Follow all Health & Safety regulations at all times and wear appropriate PPC/PPE when required.


Perform duties in a safe and courteous manner, remembering at all times you are an ambassador for County Grounds Maintenance.

You will need the ability to read instruction, warning labels; instructions to store pesticides. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. Ability to lift & work in diverse weather conditions, i.e. wet and/or humid weather conditions; hot or cold weather

Expected start date: 1st March 2023 or earlier

County Grounds Maintenance Ltd provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Full Covid Risk assessments are in place. Staggered start and finish times in place and sanitising stations in the workplace.

Work Location:
On the road

Expected start date: 01/03/2023
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