Groundsperson/handyperson Jf1525
1 month ago
Full Time experienced Groundsperson/Handyperson required for private showjumping yard located close to Brentwood, Essex-easy access from the A12.
We are looking for a reliable, hard working person to join this established team to keep the yard and grounds in good, tidy condition throughout the year.
The hours will be 8am to 4pm - Monday to Friday.
Car driver essential.
The Position:
- All grass cutting
- gardens, yard and paddocks
- Hedge cutting
- Gutter clearing and repairing
- Painting of outbuildings and fencing
- General tidying
- Keeping large garden machinery in good, safe working order
- Tractor and implement use-harrowing and rolling arenas
- Weeding and cutting back
- Replanting where needed.
The Person:
- Reliable, punctual and hard working
- Tractor driver
- Experienced with the use of large garden machinery, ride on mowers, strimmers etc
- Experienced with using hedge cutters, leaf blowers and other equipment
- Happy to work in all weathers
- Will be organised and be able to keep areas clear and tidy
- Will be able to spot areas needing attention and deal with as necessary and report to owner
- Experienced with horses would be an advantage
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
**There is no accommodation available**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brentwood, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- groundsperson: 5 years (required)
- maintenance/handyperson: 5 years (required)
- grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting etc: 5 years (required)
- large garden machinery use, tractor, ATV: 5 years (required)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person