Grounds Maintenance Operative

RG Setsquare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional landscaping service provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces in care homes and commercial areas. The role involves hands-on landscape maintenance, requiring strong mechanical skills and proficiency with tools. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work across various locations.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools safely.
• Physical stamina for manual labour tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens and landscaped areas by mowing, trimming, and weeding.
• Operate hand and power tools for efficient maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections of the grounds.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Salary 12.50 - 14.00 GBP Hourly + Company van, fuel card, tools

Resourcing Group are recruiting on behalf of a regional landscaping service provider who are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to cover the South Wales and upper South West areas conducting and servicing planned works on a mobile and temp-to-perm basis.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional aspects of our outdoor spaces in care homes and commercial spaces. This role requires a hands-on approach to landscape maintenance, including gardening, irrigation, and general groundskeeping tasks. A strong mechanical knowledge and proficiency with both hand and power tools are essential for success in this position.

Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Type: Full-time, initially 12 week temp-to-perm
Location: Newport based with travel to Cardiff, Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.
Salary: From 12.50 to 14 per hour.

Duties

• Maintain gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas by mowing, trimming, and weeding.
• Dig and prepare soil for planting flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Operate hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and hoes to assist in various gardening tasks.
• Utilise power tools including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers for efficient maintenance.
• Build and repair garden structures such as fences and raised beds as needed.
• Irrigate plants effectively to ensure healthy growth and sustainability.
• Conduct regular inspections of the grounds to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to complete landscaping projects in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance is preferred but not essential.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to operate various hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks including lifting, digging, and standing for extended periods.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of maintenance are met consistently.
• Good communication skills to work effectively within a team environment.

If you are passionate about outdoor work and have the skills necessary to maintain beautiful landscapes, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

All applications will be reviewed immediately and please expect a call from Sam Day.

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.