Grounds Maintenance Operative

Do you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in an Outdoor Environment?

In this role you will use a range of machinery and hand held equipment to maintain public spaces to a high standard. As an approved training provider you will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience across other services the business provides.

We are looking for people who can motivate a team with a positive attitude and can work on their own initiate. Our work takes us to some beautiful locations working on a variety of terrains all year round.

Duties Include: Driving, operating and maintaining a range of commercial mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery. e.g chainsaws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmers, push mowers, ride-on mowers ATV's etc. Using a range of handheld equipment and tools associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service.

This will include secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment among others. Establishing and maintaining shrub beds or grassed areas. To clean and lift litter and larger debris from client premises. The spraying of shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of herbicides.

The loading/unloading of all equipment, materials and waste as required. The execution of running repairs and minor maintenance on equipment and machinery including, for example, the sharpening, adjusting and renewal of blades as required, etc.

The post holder must carry out all duties associated with the post with due regard to the health and safety of colleagues and members of the public. This includes quarantining faulty equipment. Driving to and from site to transport equipment and colleagues. Mechanically removing moss and debris from foot paths and hard surfaces.

The post holder will have access to additional training to widen their skill set and will assist on other services such as outdoor cleansing, tree surgery and other duties the company deem them competent to carry out.

Any other duties as required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure correct equipment is taken to and returned from site
- Record work progress on tablet or smart phone
- Ensure Health and Safety requirements are adhered to
- Ensure relevant PPE is worn at all times
- Uphold company image and ensure a positive public perception
- Operate relevant equipment in a safe and mechanically sympathetic manner
- Operating ATV to carry out weed control on public highways
- Ensure equipment is maintained and serviced
- Ensure works are carried out to customers satisfaction
- Report job progress and issues to management

**Skills and Qualifications**

**Essential**
- One years experience in a similar role
- Full UK, clean driving licence
- Ability and experience operating commercial grade equipment
- Basic IT/ smart device literacy
- Ability to tow a trailer and loading, unloading and securing of equipment on trailer
- Punctual and presentable

**Desirable**
- HGV licence
- CS30/31 or other tree surgery related courses
- Tractor driving/ Agricultural experience
- Experience or qualifications on additional machinery such as cherry picker, digger, dumper or telehandler

**Further Information**

Successful applicants will benefit from ongoing continuous improvement through our staff app and be part of a growing local company. As an approved training centre we provide a variety of training where necessary, in return you will also have access to our health insurance policy which comes with a number of bonus' including free amazon prime, free coffees and free cinema tickets Full PPE and uniform are provided along with paid travel 07:00 start to finish. Pay will depend on past experience and ability demonstrated at a practical interview

Days are generally Monday to Friday but some weekends or evenings will be required

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

**Salary**: £8.00-£12.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- driving large vans or trailers: 1 year (preferred)
- relevant equipment operation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person