Gritting & Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Landscapes in Oxford is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and Gritting Operative. You will maintain client sites, perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, border maintenance, leaf clearance and litter picking, and deliver winter gritting services.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will operate company vehicles and equipment, follow health and safety procedures, undertake training, and provide site reports as required. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and gritting required.
• Willingness to work winter season hours.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle with a gritting hopper.
• Good understanding of smartphone technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clients' sites: grass cutting, hedge trimming, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking, and spraying.
• Deliver winter services, including gritting and snow clearance.
• Provide reports and site information to Contracts Manager, including hazards.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertake training as required.
• Gritting across sites within regional area.
• Drive company vehicle with gritting hopper.
• Fill van with rock salt for distribution.
• Complete duties safely and promptly.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gritting

Snow clearance

Health & Safety

Vehicle operation

Job description

Mitie Landscapes in Oxford is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and Gritting Operative. You will maintain client sites, perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, border maintenance, leaf clearance and litter picking, and deliver winter gritting services.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will operate company vehicles and equipment, follow health and safety procedures, undertake training, and provide site reports as required. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week.