The Recruitment Co. | Grounds Maintenance

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Recruitment Co. Full time

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for experienced Grounds Maintenance / Landscape Gardeners to work at a well known University in Manchester.
Overall Purpose of the Job: Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties throughout the University in compliance with University Procedures and Legislative Requirements.
To assist the Environmental Services Unit to implement high standards, and make efficient use of all resources working within a general framework of 'best value' Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties: 1.
To assist the supervisory team to effectively deliver a high quality, cost effective horticultural and arboricultural and grounds maintenance service.
2.
To assist the landscape craft operators and supervisory staff with a range of duties to the limit of training received including but not limited to: a) Grounds Maintenance activities b) Arboriculture duties c) Soft landscaping d) Hard landscaping e) Weed Control activities f) Vehicle safety checks g) Equipment maintenance h) Driving 3.
To assist the supervisory team in ensuring all work is carried out in an efficient, cost effective, and safe manner to the highest achievable standard.
4.
Responsible for ensuring that all associated paperwork issued in conjunction with the job/project is completed and returned to the appropriate supervisor for processing.
5.
Participate in the implementation of performance-monitoring systems so as to provide evidence that the team is providing value for money.
6.
Contribute to the development of a customer focused service, promoting the Directorate of Estates by establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout the University.
7.
Ensure all activities undertaken by you and or people working in conjunction with you are carried out in accordance with the requirements of University Safety policies and procedures, and particularly the Health & Safety at Work, Regulations and all subordinate legislation.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 1.
Experience of Grounds maintenance operations.
2.
Experience of working: a.
To tight deadlines b.
In hazardous areas c. With a range of vehicles d. With a wide range of mechanical and specialised equipment e. As part of a team 3.
Must have working knowledge of:- a.
Health & Safety legislation b. Manual Handling Techniques 4.
Must be capable of accessing all parts of the University's estate.
Desirable knowledge, experience, and skills: A full current u.k. driving licence together with experience working in a manual role.
Working Environment: 1.
Directly responsible to the Environmental Services supervisory team from whom professional, technical and policy guidance is received as necessary but with the minimum of supervision 2.
The post of Landscape (Non Craft Operative) is interchangeable with other Environmental Services (Non Craft) roles.
3.
The post holder will be required to undertake regular training to enhance skill and will be required to embrace new technology and equipment in the execution of duties these will include but not be limited to.
a.
Safety equipment b. Manual handling equipment c. Specialist machinery and vehicles d. Horticultural/Arboricultural/ Grounds Maintenance training.
4.
The post holder should ideally hold a current u.k. driving licence, and may be required to drive a range of University vehicles in the execution of his/her duties.
5.
The post holder will be expected to carry out their duties in a polite, professional and flexible manner meeting the directives set by the Operations Manager/Deputy Environmental Services Manager, using initiative and good personal judgement 6.
The post holder will be centrally based, and the role necessitates both outdoor and indoor working, and a requirement to visit all parts of the University.
Monday - Friday 8am-3:30pm 20 mins paid break and 30 mins unpaid lunch 35 hours paid per week 23 days holiday + 4 xmas closure days paid + Bank Holidays Paid £12.70 per hour The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer CPManchesterGS JBRP1_UKTJ


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