Grounds Maintenance Operative - Drax Power Station Selby

-; England; 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. This role involves outdoor maintenance tasks and requires a willingness to learn and work independently. The ideal candidate will have an interest in horticulture and possess a reliable, hardworking attitude. Training will be provided for those with less experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Employee discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Career progression, training, and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and horticulture is desirable.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving license.
• Previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Duties include hedge trimming, leaf clearing, and garden clearance.
• Work outdoors and contribute to the maintenance of open spaces.
• Willing to work evening overtime during winter months.

Skills

Horticulture

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Tools

Handheld machinery

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, gritting in winter, sweeping, garden clearance, and litter collection

The Person

• The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, enjoy challenges, be 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 can-do attitude.
• Willing to wear PPE and comply with regulations.
• Willing to learn and work independently.
• Previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience is preferred.
• Willing 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

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

How to Apply - Please send a letter of application and CV to [e-mail]

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, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK.

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