Grounds Maintenance Operative

4 weeks ago


Matlock, United Kingdom Vertas Group Limited Full time

Relief Grounds Maintenance Operative - Vertas Derbyshire Limited

Matlock Region

Zero Hour Contract, 52 Weeks Per Year

Monday to Friday; Flexible Between the hours of 07:00am - 16:00pm

£11.60 per hour

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-service facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is putting our staff and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and want to make the difference then apply for this role today.

Main responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative:
General maintenance of site – Grass cutting, pruning, leaf collection, weeding, etc.
Use of a range of hand and powered equipment and ride-on mowers

The successful applicant will be:

Highly motivated
Experienced in commercial or amenity grounds maintenance
Good communication and liaison skills
Desirable:
Knowledge of fine turf surfaces
Understanding of the technical aspects of grounds maintenance, ie, specifications and health and safety requirements
Good plant knowledge
Horticultural qualification
Experience of towing a trailer
Experience in Grounds Maintenance
PA1 & PA6

Vertas is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Benefits :

Non contractual benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited


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