Grounds Maintenance Operative

7 months ago

StratforduponAvon, United Kingdom NFU Mutual Full time

Grounds Maintenance Operative


Maintain an impressive site of 24 acres.
The chance to work in a beautiful and dynamic outdoor setting.
35-hour working week, Mon-Fri, no weekends or evenings

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Grounds person to join our Facilities Team at NFU Mutual. Join our dedicated team maintaining a picturesque 24-acre site known for it’s pristine condition. We pride ourselves on creating an inviting and well-kept environment for visitors, employees, and the community.



We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Grounds person to help maintain and enhance the landscape of our expansive site.
Alongside our expansive lawns, we also have tennis courts, cricket pitch, bowling green and playing fields on our site that require to be kept in immaculate condition as these are also used by our local community.



We require someone who is flexible and understands that some tasks required will be determined by seasons, weather and UK daylight saving time.



This role is based in our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon.
 

About you

You’ll be passionate about groundskeeping and take pride in maintaining beautiful landscapes. You’ll have experience in operating mowers (pedestrian and ride on), hedge cutters, strimmer’s, tractors and trailers. You’ll also have experience in groundskeeping and some knowledge of plants, gardening techniques with a proactive approach. You’ll have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You’ll also have an understanding of health and safety practises related to grounds keeping.



To join our team, you’ll also have;



Drivers Licence
Basic IT knowledge (Microsoft packages such as Outlook and Excel)
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.


We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.


We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:



Salary of up to £25,500
Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary) 
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
£20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. 

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.


We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

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