Ground Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom CC Cousins Full time £35,000 per year

Ground Maintenance Operative

MANUAL Driving licence and own transport is an essential requirement.

Use of petrol mowers/ strimmer/ blowers advantageous

Work starts at 4am each day

Salary: £135per day (Before tax)

Hours: Monday to Friday (Early starts are expected in this role) (weekend overtime always available)

Location: Home Counties/ South England (travel is a large part of the role)

Company: CC Cousins

Overtime: Overtime available (If working weekend – overtime is paid 11 hours)

Progression: Real opportunities for progression to become a Lead Engineer.

ABOUT US:

CC Cousins are a busy, growing Facilities Solutions company who have been established for more than 40 years. To further enhance our team we are currently seeking a hardworking and reliable Landscape Labourer. Paired along with a Landscape Engineer; you will assist in various landscaping tasks to ensure the successful completion of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting with the general upkeep of grass, hedges, trees, weeding, cutting shrubs, litter picking.

Additional Information:

  • Grass areas to be cut/ trim edges using a strimmer
  • Cutting and shaping of hedges
  • Weeding (PA1/PA6 not essential but advantageous)
  • Lifting of tree canopies
  • Shrub bed maintenance removing all weed growth
  • A full litter pick and all items collectable by hand and will fit into a black sack will be collected
  • Sweeping of kerb lines and hard-standings to remove silt and debris
  • Leaf clearance
  • Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
  • Digging trenches, laying irrigation systems, and installing drainage solutions as needed.
  • Loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Ensuring that work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
  • Following safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Performing routine maintenance tasks on landscaping equipment and tools.
  • Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and meet project deadlines.
  • Adhering to company policies and procedures at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Previous experience in landscaping or related field preferred
  • Physical fitness and stamina to perform manual labour tasks in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to operate petrol landscape equipment.
  • Hard working and polite
  • Attention to detail
  • Follow instructions
  • Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Valid driver's licence (up to 6 points)

BENEFITS: CC Cousins provide a competitive salary. Overtime/ weekend work is available (paid 11 hours)

Progression is available

Training (PA1/PA6 etc provided)

Application Process: Please submit your CV to us asap and we will contact you direct to discuss your experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Work Location: In person

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