Head Grounds Person

2 days ago

York, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

Emergency Planning College, York, YO61 3EG
Permanent
Full time, Monday - Friday
£30,000 per annum plus benefits
The Head Grounds Person is responsible for the meticulous upkeep and presentation of the Hawkhills estate, ensuring all lawns, driveways, flower beds, shrub borders, and hedges are maintained to the highest standard. This role involves overseeing and executing routine and seasonal maintenance, implementing best horticultural practices, and preserving the overall health and aesthetic appeal of the estate’s landscapes. The Supervisor will also manage a team, equipment, monitor plant health, and ensure the grounds remain immaculate year-round.
**Main Accountabilities**:
Ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
Ensure high-quality work and adherence to Health & Safety.
Follow schedules and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities, including planting, hedging, weeding, pruning and fertilising.
Regularly inspect garden areas to assess their condition, identify improvements needed, and implement corrective actions.
Ensuring all grass areas are mowed regularly and grass is kept to a reasonable length.
Strimming back overgrowth around the site.
Trimming hedges and bushes, always keeping them tidy and safe, paying attention to nesting seasons and wildlife protection legislation.
Gritting pathways and drives in conjunction with the rest of the maintenance team in winter months.
**What you’ll need to do the role**:
Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.
Experience and knowledge of grounds machinery.
Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub, and plant care.
Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health & Safety guidelines.
Full UK driving license.
Desirable but not essential
NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping) or a Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture.
Certificates of competence for equipment such as mowers, hedge trimmers and brush cutters.
Chainsaw license.
ATV license.
**What we offer**:
**Salary**: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
**Pension**: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
**Holidays**: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
**Training and development**: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
**Wellbeing**: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
**Discounts**: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
**ShareSave scheme**: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
**Employee networks**: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
**Charity**: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
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