Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago


St Austell, United Kingdom Ocean Housing Full time

Grounds Maintenance Operatives work as part of a team to provide a grounds maintenance services, responsibilities include to:

- Complete horticultural duties as required across Ocean’s stock including grass cutting, strimming, weeding, maintaining and planting shrubs, trees, plants and other grounds maintenance and gardening tasks
- Assess site conditions and make decisions on most appropriate work to be undertaken and equipment to be used in accordance with weather conditions and best practice
- Conduct estate checks when on site, identifying and reporting any issues that may pose a health and safety risk to the public
- Be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and daily/routine checks of any plant or machinery provided

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Educated to NVQ Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 2-5)) or equivalent and Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 2-5 in English/Literacy) or equivalent
- Valid Driving Licence
- Grounds Maintenance experience and ability to carry out a wide range of horticultural tasks
- A good understanding of health and safety issues and risks in relation to grounds maintenance

**About You**
- Exude a positive and welcoming persona and good customer service skills
- Ability to analyse/assess situations and respond accordingly
- Shows tolerance, respect and consideration for others
- Values equality, diversity and inclusion and takes appropriate action when there is evidence of discrimination or inequality
- For more information regarding to specific responsibilities and knowledge and experience please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification._

**Closing Date: Tuesday 29th August 2023 at Midnight**

**Interviews to be conducted: Tuesday 5th September 2023 (face to face)



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