Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Driver

2 months ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Thrive Group Full time

Thrive Group are recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Driver on a temporary basis, with a view to start immediately.

These positions are located in Cam, Dursley, GL11 5JA. *Please note that you must have your own transport or live in walking/ cycling distance to this area as there is no public transport available this early.*

This is a full-time position working 07:00-15:00, Monday to Friday, paying £12.18 per hour. This rises to £12.38 per hour after 12 weeks of work.

Responsibilities of the role includes;

To carry out a wide range of routine grounds maintenance in various locations throughout the district/external locations in accordance with service level agreements under the supervision of a chargehand and supervisor.
Undertake daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons;
To report any problems with the vehicle on the relevant paperwork and to the relevant department immediately, explaining technical problems where required.
To undertake any required paperwork to ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation.
To comply with all transport legislation & Highway Code, accepting responsibility for traffic infringements.
To be responsible for driving Company vehicles safely around the Stroud district area, showing due regard for other road users and local residents.
To be responsible for requesting / utilising other team members as banks persons to assist in any difficult vehicle manoeuvres.
Dispose of all recyclables, general waste & cuttings at the appropriate licensed disposal site, complying with all site rules.
To ensure vehicle is left clean and empty at the end of each working day.
The planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs and annual bedding schemes, as well as the annual maintenance of hedges.
Grass care and maintenance; to include grass mowing using a wide range of mechanical equipment.
Undertake visual daily checks of any machinery or tools before it is used to ensure that it is in good working order.
To report any problems with machinery on the relevant paperwork and return to the relevant department immediately, explaining technical problems where required.
The application of pesticides.
Sports turf maintenance.
General cleansing operations to green spaces and various locations to include sweeping, litter collection, removing animal droppings and leaf fall using a range of tools provided.
Emptying & cleaning dog/litter bins as per agreed schedules.
Remove fly tips, fly posting and sharps as instructed by Supervisor/Team Leader.
Snow and ice clearing during the winter period.
To drive and operate all vehicles, plant and machinery in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and established good practice.

The successful candidate will:

Must possess a basic knowledge of horticulture.
Must possess basic knowledge of vehicles, plant and machinery for use within a grounds maintenance environment.
Must have basic knowledge of health and safety requirements within a grounds maintenance environment.
Must have a full UK driving licence.
Must be able to driver a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight.

For more information please apply or contact the team on (phone number removed).

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