Grounds Maintenance Operative
1 week ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic Ground Maintenance Operative to help with the up keep of public spaces throughout the Gloucester district. This is a varied role and you will be carrying out a wide range of routine grounds maintenance throughout the season and other waste activities in various locations throughout the District and external locations.
This is an 18 month fixed term contract.
You will need…
- Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight
- A basic knowledge of horticulture
- A basic knowledge of vehicles, plant and machinery for use within a grounds maintenance environment
- A basic knowledge of health and safety requirements within a grounds maintenance environment
- Previous experience of working with mobile or static plant and equipment.
For further information please download the job description and person specification.
What we can do for you
- 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days plus BH 's after 5 years
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earning
- Enhanced holiday scheme which gives you the option to buy or sell up to 1 weeks annual leave (pro rate for p/t)
- Employee discount scheme via our Unity Rewards app, which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
- Access to a free confidential employee assistance helpline 24/7
- Health and wellbeing support including free eye tests for applicable roles
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Full PPE supplied
- Free tea and coffee
- Free on site parking
- Opportunities for progression
- Ongoing training
Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you'll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico 'family'.
The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
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