Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Giles Landscapes & Management Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative based at Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6GP, which we maintain. Ideally you will have some understanding of seasonal grounds maintenance and good attention to detail. Other job roles are available, e.g. Landscaper and Grounds Maintenance roles located out of our head office in Welney (PE14 9RQ).

Tasks include cutting grass with ride on/push mowers and strimmers; pruning shrubs and trees with shears, hedge cutters, and chainsaws (if qualified); removal of weeds with herbicide and by hand; leaf and debris collection using blowers, vacuums, and our Schmidt Road Sweeper (skills permitting). During November to March, there is also the opportunity to carry out gritting overnight, with £100 call out fee and pay at time and half.

Travel to and from Granta Park can be direct from home by your own means or in a Company vehicle from our Head Office in Welney (PE14 9RQ). Hours of work will be 40 hours per week (if travelling direct to site), Monday to Friday, with opportunity for overtime paid at time and a half during the week and on Saturdays if available and desired.

**Beneficial**:

- Full clean driving licence
- Some experience in grounds maintenance
- PA1 & PA6
- Horticultural qualification
- Other tickets, e.g. chainsaw, forestry and arboriculture

**What’s in it for you**:

- Overtime at time and a half
- Performance bonus
- Auto enrolment in Company pension
- Sponsored training
- Opportunities to progress and grow within the Company

**Salary**

Range from £10.50 to £13.00 per hour depending on experience. Plus, overtime paid at time and a half. Salary will be discussed upon interview.

**Company Description**

Giles Landscapes & Management Ltd has over 35 years experience specialising in a number of landscaping services for the commercial, private and public sector. We are proud to be Chelsea Flower Show Gold and Silver Medal Winners and Britsh Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Award Winners. We work alongside well renowned clients such as Bidwells, FCC Environment, and building contractors such as SDC, Kier, Hill, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry and more. We are a growing Company, looking to expand our team.

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

Pay: £10.50-£13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person



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