Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

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We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team working on our Severn Trent contract in the Leicesterarea. Working as part of this busy team the purpose of the Grounds Maintenance Operative is to carry out a range of horticultural duties to support the running of the contract. This will include grass cutting hedge cutting spraying and general grounds maintenance duties as and when required.

We would welcome applications from existing Grounds Maintenance Operatives with previous knowledge and experience within this field.

Key Requirements:

  • Operate equipment in accordance with experience and training.
  • Grounds Maintenance knowledge and experience.
  • Able to carry out physically demanding tasks.
  • Hold a full clean UK Driving licence.
  • Able to work safely within guidance and legislation.
  • Experience in a similar job role.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
  • PA1 & PA6 qualifications are desirable.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

  • We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.
  • CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
  • We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident
  • We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
  • By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
  • 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500

Perks and Benefits

  • Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
  • Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
  • Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app
  • A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
  • Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
  • Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
  • Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

#INDHP



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