Ground Maintenance Worker

3 weeks ago


Ferryhill, United Kingdom One Way or Another Ltd Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Worker - happy to be outside in all weathers

The post holder will be expected to undertake Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing duties normally under the direction of a Gardener or Street Cleansing Charge-hand; however the post holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision when carrying out routine tasks.

**Duties and responsibilities**

To deliver horticultural and Street Cleansing duties under the direction of the Gardener or Street Cleansing Charge-hand.

Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers and hand grass cutters, strimmers and blowers.

Under the direction of a Gardener assist with labouring tasks on planting and maintenance of shrub, rose and flower beds, tasks will include weeding, edging off and general tidying up.

Under the direction of a Gardener assist with labouring tasks on arboriculture work, tasks will include loading vehicle with timber, taking branches to chipper and keeping the area tidy.

Under the direction of a Gardener assist with labouring tasks such as hard landscaping, tasks will include lifting/ carrying materials, hand digging, general labouring duties including tidying up site.

Carry out litter picking duties and collection of fly tips.

Carry out edging off footpath duties and general tidying up of site on completion.

To be aware of all risk assessments associated with work carried out and as such being responsible for own safety and the safety of others whilst carrying out any work and referring any concerns to immediate line manager for assistance where appropriate.

Responsible for responding to basic enquiries from the general public whilst on site, referring any enquiries that cannot be resolved to the Team Leader.

Maintain tools and equipment in a safe condition and report any defects to the vehicle workshops.

To comply with the Council’s relevant practices and procedures and ensure that all policies are followed whilst carrying out works, and with particular regard to Health & Safety (following safe working practices).

To operate a range of equipment in a safe manner associated with this role, carry out daily maintenance and be responsible for the security of any machinery.

The post holder is expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £9.79 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ferryhill, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 5841213747949



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