Grounds maintenance officer

Catch 22 Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Crawley is seeking an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative for full-time or part-time work. The role involves a variety of gardening tasks, ensuring a high standard of work while adhering to health and safety regulations. Candidates need at least one year of experience and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a great opportunity for career development with a supportive employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years' experience in gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Experience using gardening machinery is required.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Use gardening equipment and petrol-powered machinery safely.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks like mowing, pruning, and planting.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.

Skills

Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Crawley
Hours: Full-time/Part time (temp work)
Start Date: Immediate

Our client, a well-established Facilities Management company, is seeking an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on a permanent basis on sites in Crawley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with proven experience in gardening and grounds maintenance who is looking to develop their career with a supportive employer.

The Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for a wide range of gardening and landscaping duties, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standard and in line with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe use and handling of gardening equipment and petrol-powered machinery
• Grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, trimming, planting, irrigation, de-weeding and garden clearances
• Routine maintenance and care of equipment
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and procedures
• Recording works completed on internal systems
• Working independently as well as part of a wider team to deliver a quality service

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 1 years' experience in gardening and grounds maintenance (essential)
• Experience using gardening machinery
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (required)