Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative Greenwich

GLENDALE; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative, where you'll work outdoors and develop your skills in grounds maintenance. This role offers the chance to engage in various tasks such as mowing, strimming, and hedge trimming, all while receiving full training and support. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits including a competitive salary, gym membership, and career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving license.
• Reliability and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks including mowing and hedge trimming.
• Undertake sports markings and hard surface spraying operations.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Horticultural Tasks

Driving Light Commercial Vehicles

Towing Trailers

Tools

Handheld Machinery

Job description

Job Description

Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative

Full Time 40 Hours Per Week

Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Commercial team at working on a variety of sites across the region.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that offers valuable career prospects and invests in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.

We are one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK, specializing in tree care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. As a green business, green thinking is at the core of everything we do. Since 1989, we have been at the forefront of green services provision, offering innovative solutions for green environment management and maintenance.

Who are you?

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving license. Experience with driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable. You should be reliable, conscientious, have a can-do attitude, and be willing to learn. The ability to work independently is important. Previous experience with grounds maintenance, horticultural tasks, and handheld machinery is desirable, but full training will be provided.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

Undertaking grounds maintenance including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, line marking, renovation, hedge trimming, and general shrub bed maintenance. Tasks also include sports markings, hedge cutting, and hard surface spraying operations.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub, our employee discount portal offering discounts on travel, shopping, gift cards, cinema tickets, leisure activities, and more
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme (dependent on HMRC guidelines)
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and development

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