Grounds Maintenance Operative

Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 450 SPAR stores.
We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every single day.
About the Role
Work independently or as part of a team to conduct building and ground maintenance processes in conjunction with a selection of waste management tasks to schedules and specific timeframes.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
- Conduct site maintenance and repair duties across warehouse, office, and customer areas.
- Maintaining the safety, cleanliness and operational standards of the external areas
- keeping outdoor areas tidy, litter-free, and safe including snow/ice clearance when required.
- Carrying out daily/weekly checks on machinery and keeping records accordingly. (e.g. hand tools, power tools, salt spreaders, tractors etc.).
- Operating job-related tools, machinery, vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Cleaning car parks, roof spaces, transport yards and loading bays.
- Performing caretaking duties e.g. minor repairs, preventative maintenance and painting etc both internally and externally.
- Assisting with waste management, recycling across sites.
- Salt spreading and snow removal to ensure car parks, pedestrian walkways and vehicle roadways are safe for vehicles and people.
- Liaising with external contractors when needed

A Few Things About You
- Self-motivated, reliable and a good team player.
- Reliable, with a positive attitude and attention to detail.
- Practical, hands-on, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in an outside environment in all weathers.
- Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, visitors, customers and employees who may be affected by your activity.
- Consistently work in accordance with the Company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Able to complete manual work as described above.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- Flexibility in working time, including bank holidays and out of hours working where required.
- Able to contribute towards an ‘on call’ rota during winter months when salt spreading is required.

Why Join Us?
**James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison**: to still be in business in another 50 years
To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.
Loyalty Pay - Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra You’ll earn an additional £0.25 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.
20% Staff Discount - Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company-owned SPAR stores — perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.
Annual Leave
- Start with a generous 30 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Entitlement increases with length of service, rewarding your continued commitment.
Health & Wellbeing - All colleagues can access our on-site registered nurses and physiotherapist at Bowland View for confidential support. We also run a year-round programme of health and wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental, and lifestyle topics.
Company Sick Pay - We offer a Company Sick Pay scheme to support you during periods of ill health, providing peace of mind when you need it most.
Pension & Life Insurance - You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.
Free Onsite Parking - All colleagues have access to free onsite parking, making your commute more convenient and cost-effective.
Learning & Development - Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in-house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry-recognised qualifications.
Grocery Aid Support - Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid — offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.
For more information about us and the benefits we offer, please head over to our careers page.
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