Grounds Maintenance Operative

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Contract Services, Ltd. is offering exciting opportunities for Grounds Maintenance Operatives in Braintree. This role involves various maintenance tasks for local councils, with pay starting from £11.52/hour and rising with overtime. Candidates should have prior maintenance experience and be comfortable working with power tools.

Benefits

Money-saving offers and discounts

24/7 GP helpline

Discounted gym memberships

Online payslip access

Personal insurance

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in grounds maintenance, especially with local councils.
• Experience working with power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting and litter-picking.
• Complete documentation related to tasks performed.
• Use and maintain vehicles and tools according to safety regulations.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Use of Power Tools

Job description

We have exciting opportunities to work for local councils as a grounds maintenance operative. Pay rates start from £12.21 per hour, increasing to £18.31 for overtime hours. These roles are based in Braintree and Dunmow.

Main Duties of Grounds Maintenance Operative:

• Carry out a range of tasks as per specifications and work schedules, including grounds maintenance activities such as grass cutting, sports field maintenance, hedge cutting, shrub bed maintenance, and litter-picking.
• Complete all documentation related to the tasks performed.
• Use and maintain vehicles, plant, tools, and equipment according to manufacturer instructions, including performing maintenance checks.
• Wear the council's protective uniform and adhere to all health and safety regulations, including safe working practices and risk/COSHH assessments.

Pay:

• Before 12 weeks: £11.52/hour, OT rate: £17.28
• After 12 weeks: £12.49/hour, OT rate: £18.75

Standard working week: 37 hours

About You:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is preferred, especially if within a local council.
• Experience working with power tools.

First Call Contract Services values candidates from diverse backgrounds, including roles such as delivery driver, warehouse worker, customer service, support worker, retail associate, and cleaner.

Why work with First Call?

• Additional benefits include money-saving offers and discounts, 24/7 GP helpline, discounted gym memberships in over 2500 gyms, online payslip access, and personal insurance.