Grounds Maintenance Operative

4 days ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom Norse Group Full time

**£19,760 - £21,132.80 DoE**

Norse Groups TFM Grounds team are known for delivering award winning grounds maintenance and arboriculture services to a number of clients across East Anglia.

Our Grounds department have an excellent opportunity available for a Grounds Operative to join the team based at **Ransomes Park Industrial Estate** in Ipswich on a permanent basis. This position will require you to work 40hours per week, Monday to Friday and the occasional weekend if required. 07:30-16:00.

**The role**

As Grounds Maintenance Operative, You’ll be working within a service driven grounds team supporting the Team Leader, you will be responsible for taking lead in delivering a number of grounds related tasks across our fire and rescue stations in Suffolk. These will include;
- Managing plant & equipment.
- Mentoring and training.
- Supervising and overseeing a small team of Grounds Operatives.
- Acting as first point of contact for our client.
- Ensure health & Safety and PPE is adhered to.
- Attend meetings and briefings.
- Previous experience in a grounds maintenance role.
- NVQ Horticulture or Equivalent.
- Able to work independently or within a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety procedures.
- Full UK driving licence.

**Our Offer**

Alongside the opportunity to work for a national company with fantastic career opportunities we offer.
- Competitive salary
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Sickness & pension scheme
- Career and development opportunities.
- Access to a number of company benefits and offers.
- **Please read the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria for the role before applying.**_
- **We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,760.00-£21,132.80 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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