Grounds Maintenance Operative

3 months ago


Amesbury, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time

The Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you will deliver facilities management and grounds maintenance services to a high standard and ensure the key first and last impressions of the site are positive for employees and visitors.

Day-to-day, you will be responsible for undertaking maintenance, such as tree work, strimming, mowing grass to a specific height around our explosives area and potential for pressure washing tasks in the future.

You will also:

Provide grounds maintenance and support services including specialist grounds services including attention to pest and tree hazards Maintain knowledge / awareness of grounds / land legislative, standards & technical requirements and developments Form part of the on call rota during periods on inclement weather, supporting site preparations & response to enable ongoing safe access / use of premises Ensure robust application of health, safety & environmental procedures and processes Oversee the conduct of contractors on site, monitoring the implementation & performance of tasks allocated Identify & ensure all key assets are available and appropriately maintained, making recommendations on improvements & additional requirements to FM / business leads as appropriate

Essential Experience of the Grounds Maintenance Operative:

Proactive, drive and enthusiasm ' can do approach' Excellent inter-personal and communication skills Manual handling awareness / risk appreciation Previous experience in a similar role 

Qualifications for the Grounds Maintenance Operative:

Full driving licence Ability to safely deploy equipment / processes

Our Benefits:

Generous holiday allowance Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.



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