Landscape Operative

**Landscape Operative**:

- Vertas Derbyshire Limited

**Denby Depot, Ripley**

**£10.42 per hour**

**Monday to Friday**; 07.00am - 16.00pm (annualised)

**37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year**

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:
Main responsibilities for the Landscape Operative:
General maintenance of site (for example, grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, hoeing, pruning, strimming, planting, weed control using chemicals, seeding, etc)
Setting out and overmarking of sports pitches and upkeep of artificial/synthetic surfaces
Use of the usual range of tools and equipment and the use of powered hand tools and ride-on mowers
Oversight of the correct usage and maintenance of equipment and vehicle
Interpretation of plans, site preparation, soft and hard landscaping

The Landscape Operative will be:
Highly motivated
Experienced in commercial or amenity horticulture
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

**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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 002901 - VDL Landscape, Denby Depot, Ripley