Grounds Maintenance Operative - Drax Power Station Selby

GLENDALE; Selby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green services provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for Drax Power Station in Selby. The role involves outdoor work maintaining gardens and open spaces, with responsibilities including hedge trimming and litter collection. Training will be provided for candidates eager to learn and grow in horticulture. Glendale offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Employee discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Career progression, training, and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and horticulture is desirable.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide grounds maintenance service including hedge trimming and leaf clearing.
• Work outdoors and maintain open and green spaces.

Skills

Horticulture

Reliability

Positive Attitude

Tools

Handheld Machinery

Job description

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Drax Power Station – Selby

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing green services to private and public sector businesses.

The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. The Grounds Maintenance Operative will be required to have an understanding of garden maintenance and the machinery used to carry out grounds maintenance tasks.

The Opportunity

• Fixed Term Full-time (12 weeks)
• 40 Hours per week
• Work outdoors and contribute to the maintenance of open spaces and green spaces.
• Duties include hedge trimming, leaf clearing, shrub bed maintenance, winter gritting, sweeping, garden clearance, and litter collection.

The Person

• The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, honest, hardworking, reliable, personable, and have an interest in horticulture. We offer a competitive remuneration package tailored to your skills and qualifications.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and horticulture is desirable but training will be provided.
• Experience with handheld machinery is desirable but full training will be given.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving license.
• Reliable, conscientious, with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to wear PPE and comply with regulations.
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Availability to work evening overtime during winter months with bonus payments.

What Glendale Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Employee discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Career progression, training, and development opportunities

Glendale is a well-established, growing business. Successful applicants will join a company committed to investing in its people and offering career prospects.

How to Apply

Please send your application letter and CV to [e-mail].

About Glendale

Glendale is 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. Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you do not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.