Ground Maintenance Operative

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for a temporary position covering Slough and surrounding areas. The role involves maintaining external communal spaces and requires practical horticultural experience. The candidate should be a proactive team player with attention to detail, providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to community welfare.

Benefits

PPE and uniform provided

Comprehensive training and development

Staff recognition scheme

Company van during work hours

Qualifications

• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience required.
• Qualifications like PA1 and PA6AW are desirable.
• A full driver’s license needed to cover multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for upkeep of external communal areas.
• Covering sites in Slough and surrounding areas.
• May undertake soft landscaping and minor tree work.

Skills

Amenity horticultural knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PA1 and PA6AW qualifications

NPTC certification or equivalent

Full driver’s license with towing license (desirable)

Job description

Location:Slough
Contract Type:Full-time | Temporary
Salary:£12.60 per hour PAYE inclusive of Holiday | £16.12 per hour Umbrella
Hours:Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm

Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity working in partnership with a Housing Associationwho have a vacancy for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on a Temporary contract,where you'll be covering the Slough and surroundingareas.

We are looking for a proactive, great team player and someone with a good eye for detail who's looking for a new challenge.
Working within a team, you'll be responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges.You may also be required to undertake soft landscaping/minor tree work.
You'll becovering sites across Somerset from themain base in Yeovil and have the flexibility to plan your workload within a fortnightly round.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and well-driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and diverse team. Our client are always looking to improve and empower the lives of residents and communities they live in.
Don't worry about getting from site to site, as you will be provided with a companyvan to drive during work hours.

If this is the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd like to hear from you!

What you'll need:

• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience
• PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential)
• NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential)
• A full driver’s license (with towing license desirable)

• Your PPE and uniform will be provided
• Comprehensive training and development, including study support
• Staff recognition scheme

Additional benefits are available should you become a permanent member of the Housing Association team.For more details on this role and to apply, please email Prakash on [e-mail] or call Prakash on 01772 208967.