Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pertemps TM; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Bracknell is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for a full-time role, responsible for maintaining communal areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds maintenance and the ability to use mechanical and hand tools. Excellent communication skills and a clean driving license are desirable. This role offers a dynamic working environment with a 40-hour week commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role or trade background.
• Ability to use mechanical and hand tools.
• Understanding customer needs and quick thinking when needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Grounds Maintenance service to communal areas.
• Maintain external areas, including grass, shrubs, and hedges.
• Record site visits and tasks using a PDA Reporting system.
• Assist other trades and ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Experience in Grounds Maintenance

Mechanical and hand tools knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service understanding

Education

Basic DBS check

Practical amenity horticultural knowledge

PA1 and PA6AW qualifications

NPTC certification or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical tools

Hand tools

Job description

JOB TITLE : Grounds Maintenance Operative

LOCATION : Bracknell

SALARY : £12.60 / hr

DURATION : 12 weeks initially to go to Perm

The Employer

We are looking to fill the role of a Grounds Maintenance Operative within a housing environment, Our client is one of the largest Social |Housing providers in the South of England, they are ambitious and have a huge 5 year plan which we are seeking a GMO to assist with, their main aim is to create a sustainable future for social housing, building new homes and investing in existing ones creating vibrant, thriving communities.

The Role

• Responsible for the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service to the communal areas of our clients managed estates
• Responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges AND soft landscaping / minor tree work
• Using a PDA Reporting system to record site visits and record tasks carried out
• To include grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other works
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly washed, kept clean and in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Assisting all other trades as and when required ensuring that residents / customers receive a high-quality service

The Candidate needs

• Experience in a similar role or trade background, preferably with experience of Grounds Maintenance.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of both mechanical & hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations
• An understanding of customer needs and ability to think quickly when needed
• To behave in a courteous and professional manner
• Great communication skills
• A clean Driving Licence (with towing ability DESIRABLE)
• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience
• PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential)
• NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential)

SUMMARY

This is a Full time role, working a 40 hour week over 5 days.

The role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

INTERVIEW

The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage.

Call Carol at RGB Recruitment

07375412872