Grounds Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Recruitment Co. Full time

Job Summary:

The Recruitment Co. is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Specialist to join our team at a well-known University in Manchester. As a Grounds Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties throughout the University.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the supervisory team in delivering a high-quality, cost-effective horticultural and arboricultural service.
  • Carry out grounds maintenance activities, including but not limited to:
    • Grounds maintenance operations
    • Arboriculture duties
    • Soft landscaping
    • Hard landscaping
    • Weed control activities
    • Vehicle safety checks
    • Equipment maintenance
    • Driving
  • Assist the landscape craft operators and supervisory staff with a range of duties, including:
    • Manual handling techniques
    • Health and safety legislation
  • Ensure all work is carried out in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner to the highest achievable standard.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all associated paperwork is completed and returned to the appropriate supervisor for processing.
  • Participate in the implementation of performance-monitoring systems to provide evidence of value for money.
  • Contribute to the development of a customer-focused service, promoting the Directorate of Estates by establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout the University.
  • Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with University Safety policies and procedures, and particularly the Health & Safety at Work Regulations and all subordinate legislation.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Experience of grounds maintenance operations
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines
  • Experience of working in hazardous areas
  • Experience of working with a range of vehicles
  • Experience of working with a wide range of mechanical and specialized equipment
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

  • Full current UK driving license
  • Experience working in a manual role

Working Environment:

  • Directly responsible to the Environmental Services supervisory team
  • The post is interchangeable with other Environmental Services roles
  • The post holder will be required to undertake regular training to enhance skills and will be required to embrace new technology and equipment in the execution of duties

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