Driver/Gardener

VTA Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider is looking for a driver to join their Commercial Grounds Team in Stockport. As a driver, you'll maintain cleanliness in public areas, empty communal bins, collect litter, and handle grounds equipment. Candidates must have a BE Driving Licence and be comfortable working in all weather conditions. This position offers consistent hours, Monday to Friday, with a focus on maintaining high standards in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well within a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience with grounds equipment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Empty communal bins.
• Collect litter across public areas.
• Tend to areas prone to fly tipping.
• Maintain high standards in Parks and Gardens.
• Ensure general hygiene maintenance.
• Drive a 3.5T Tiper.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Grounds equipment use

Education

BE Driving Licence

Tools

Strimmers

Hand mowers

Hedgecutters

Job description

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VTA Recruitment Ltd are working on behalf of a locally managed service provider in recruiting a driver to join their Commercial Grounds Team.

Our client is a market-leading waste management company. Working with a second driver, you will be maintaining the cleanliness of public areas within the wider community across the Borough of Stockport.

Responsibilities:

• Emptying communal bins
• Collecting litter across public areas
• Tending to areas prone to fly tipping, collecting the waste and returning this to site for disposal.
• Keeping the Parks and Gardens kept to a high standard
• General hygiene maintenance.
• Maintaining a professional attitude representing the company whilst working away from site.
• Driving a 3.5T Tiper (experience of using a trailer is desirable)

Please note: This job description is not all-inclusive; the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by management depending on the needs of the client

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Hours of work (winter), Mon to Fri, 7.30am to 3.12pm, 36 hrs a week
• Hours of work (summer), Mon to Fri, 7.15am to 4.21pm, 43 hrs a week

Requirements

• Must be able to work well within a team and have strong communication skills.
• Must be comfortable with working outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience of using grounds equipment is preferable, strimmers, hand mowers, hedgecutters etc.

Licence requirements:

• Must have a BE Driving Licence (Standard Car Licence with Towing)
• No more than 6 points.
• You will need a Tachocard or be prepared to apply for one