Grounds Maintenance Operative

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Robertson Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Aberdeen. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscapes of our clients' properties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks, including grass cutting, raking, edging, weeding, sweeping, litter picking, chemical application, planting, and laying turf.
  • Operate a wide range of vehicles, plant, and equipment, including vehicle-attached machinery, pedestrian, and ride-on machinery, and handheld equipment.
  • Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks to ensure that vehicles, machinery, and equipment are well-maintained, kept clean, and not exposed to the risk of damage or theft.
  • Use approved equipment and follow manufacturer's recommended guidelines and application rates when undertaking the application of herbicides/pesticides, ensuring that all defined areas are maintained to the required standards.
  • Complete documents relating to the role, including daily work records, vehicle/equipment defect reporting, and client PPM schedules.
  • Liaise with client representatives and contract managers to ensure positive, constructive relationships based on good service delivery.
  • Undertake visual inspections of all work areas prior to commencement of maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with approved safety standards.

Requirements

  • The post holder may hold a professional vocational qualification in a Grounds Maintenance discipline or have equivalent experience, preferably from a commercial contracting background.
  • A trailer license would be an advantage, as would certificates of competence in compact tractor operations and use of tractor-mounted implement, ride-on, and self-propelled pedestrian mowers, strimmers, brush cutters, and hedge cutters.
  • The post holder may hold a certificate of competence for pesticides spraying (PA1 & PA6).
  • The post holder will have experience of undertaking landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, including grass cutting, within a professional environment.
  • Desirable experience in soft landscaping and hard landscaping would be an advantage.
  • The post holder may have good knowledge of compact tractors and their attachments, mowing equipment, and associated plant and their maintenance requirements.
  • A full UK driving license is a requirement for this role.
  • The successful candidate will require a DBS/Disclosure Check.

About Us

At Robertson Group, we pride ourselves on being a professional, driven, and friendly company that delivers exceptional service to our clients. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve.

What We Offer

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time positions), a great pension, and valuable life assurance. We also offer a range of brilliant extras, including our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family.



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