Grounds Operative

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Just Ask Estate Services Full time

Grounds Maintenance Operative
Do you want a job that improves the quality of life for others?


At Just Ask, our team is our greatest asset - and we're on the hunt for the best, motivated talent to help us achieve our vision of creating
Better Places & Better Lives.

We are a facilities management company with a social mission

Our 4 core values are the cornerstone of everything we do:

Always Thoughtful, Always Thorough, Always Trusted, Always There
Established since 1972, Just Ask Estate Services is a highly reputable cleaning and grounds maintenance company. We are proud of our of multiple industry awards including Investors in People - Gold standard.


We are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance operative to service sites in
Bedford, who is friendly, self-motivated, hardworking, and reliable.

Your role will be to carry out a range of cleaning activities, in accordance with agreed specification showing good attention to detail.


Duties Include:

  • Lawn Cutting
  • Hedge Pruning
  • Weed Control
  • Shrub Maintenance
  • Litter Picking
  • Sweeping

Personal Skills:

  • Hard working
  • Selfmotivated
  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Positive attitude
  • IT literate (use of tablet, smart phone apps).
  • Drivers licence essential van provided.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
  • Previous experience in grounds environment.
  • Knowledge of relevant machinery.
  • A strong customer focused approach.
  • Be able to work without supervision.
  • Be able to follow a schedule and work to deadlines.
  • Good timekeeping and personal presentation skills.
  • Ability to implement Health and Safety requirements to
- ensure safe working practices.

Required experience: 1 Years' professional gardening experience preferred.

License or certification:
Full UK Manual Driving License

Days:
Monday - Friday

Timing: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location:
Bedford

Salary:
£11.00 Per Hour

Provided to you by us

  • Full Uniform
  • Van and Fuel Card

Successful applicants will need to:

  • Display a sound understanding of UK Driving Law and the Highway Code in order to undertake this position.
  • Live within the local area.
  • Happy to undertake a DBS (police record) check, which the company will purchase

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