Grounds Maintenance Operative

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Employer pension contributions up to 9

Health care cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Family support policies

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering days

Descripción de la vacante

LiveWest is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Estates team in a full-time, mobile role serving the Yeovil area. You will cut grass, manage hedges and shrub beds, operate a range of horticultural machinery, and report any defects or safety issues using handheld devices.

You will need a full UK manual driving licence and a willingness to undertake DBS checks and ensure safe working practices.

Formación

• Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor manual roles.
• Experience operating horticultural equipment safely.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out grounds maintenance: grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, leaf clearance and shrub bed care.
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery safely (mowers, brushcutters, hedge cutters, blowers).
• Inspect communal areas and report defects, fly-tipping, vandalism and safety concerns.
• Keep tools and equipment in safe order and report faults promptly.
• Follow health and safety procedures and promote a safe working culture.
• Engage politely with customers and refer issues as needed.
• Record completed work using handheld digital devices.
• Support Estates team with seasonal and emergency tasks (gritting, reactive work).

Conocimientos

Driving licence

DBS check

Right to work in UK

Physical fitness

Plan and prioritise work

Customer-focused

Communication

COSHH & PUWER awareness

Horticultural basics

Educación

Horticulture Level 1

PA1 pesticide certificate

PA6 pesticide certificate

LANTRA training

Descripción del empleo

A Grounds Maintenance Operative in LiveWest's Estates team, keeping communal outdoor spaces safe, tidy and attractive for customers and communities. Duties centre on grass cutting, hedge and shrub bed work, operating horticultural machinery, and inspecting areas to report defects and fly-tipping. It is a full-time mobile role mainly in the Yeovil area, using a shared van with a 30-minute commute preferred. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and CoS sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Carry out grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, leaf clearance and shrub bed maintenance
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery safely, including mowers, brushcutters, hedge cutters and blowers
• Inspect communal areas and report defects, fly-tipping, vandalism and health and safety concerns
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order and report faults or damage promptly
• Follow LiveWest health and safety procedures and promote a safe working culture
• Engage politely with customers, answering queries and referring issues where appropriate
• Record completed work accurately using handheld digital technology
• Support the Estates team with seasonal and emergency tasks such as gritting and reactive response work

Experience

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor manual role
• Experience of operating and maintaining horticultural equipment safely

Skills & knowledge

• Essential skills and experience for a level 1 role
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather
• Knowledge of basic horticultural practices such as weeding, planting and pruning
• Understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH and PUWER
• Ability to plan and prioritise work and work independently
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Satisfactory basic DBS check
• Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS

Nice to have

• Horticulture qualification at Level 1
• PA1 and PA6 pesticide certificates
• LANTRA certified training

What’s offered

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Employer pension contributions of up to 9% in a defined contribution scheme
• Health care cash plan worth up to £1,100 a year, virtual GP service, and gym and retail discounts including Blue Light Card
• Learning and development opportunities
• Family support policies including a new child payment
• Mental health support, enhanced sick pay and free flu jabs
• Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes
• Up to four paid volunteering days a year