Grounds Maintenance Operative - Drax Power Station Selby

GLENDALE-1; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of green services as a Grounds Maintenance Operative at Drax Power Station. This full-time role involves outdoor work maintaining green spaces, with training provided for candidates eager to learn and grow in horticulture. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Employee discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of grounds maintenance and horticulture is desirable.
• You must hold a full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Duties include hedge trimming, leaf clearing, and garden clearance.
• Work outdoors and contribute to the maintenance of open 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 as required.

The Person

• The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, enjoy challenges, be honest, hardworking, reliable, personable, and have an interest in horticulture. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, tailored to your skills and qualifications.
• Previous 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.
• You 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 an excellent bonus payment.

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 and growing business. Successful applicants will join a company committed to career development and investing in its people.

How to Apply

Please submit your application with a letter of application and CV.

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the UK's largest green space management service providers, specializing in tree care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information, please visit our website.

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We recommend applying early as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you do not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time.