Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure exceptional landscaping services. This role involves a variety of tasks, including grass and hedge cutting, litter picking, and operating horticultural machinery. You will also engage in winter services like snow clearing and gritting. With a focus on safety and quality, this position offers the chance to work outdoors in a flexible environment. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and enjoy a range of benefits, including career development opportunities and high street discounts.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Virtual GP

Customizable Benefits Platform

High Street Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Life Cover

Savings Schemes

Employee Recognition

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for outdoor work and flexible working environment.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grounds maintenance and winter services for clients' sites.
• Report hazards and operate vehicles and machinery safely.

Skills

Hedge Cutting

Border Maintenance

Leaf Clearing

Spraying

Litter Picking

Horticultural Machinery

Good Smartphone Skills

Education

Full UK Driving License

PAI & PA6 Spraying License

Tools

Hand Tools

Horticultural Machinery

Job description

Join us and help deliver the exceptional, every day.

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Hourly Rate of Pay: £12.60

Contract Type: Permanent

Type of Employment: Full Time

Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40

Location: College of Policing, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, West Midlands, England, CV8 3EN

Requirement: Full UK Driving License

Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at the UK's market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be delivering grounds maintenance and winter services for our clients' sites.

Main duties include grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, litter picking, and using hand tools and horticultural machinery. During winter, additional services such as gritting, snow clearing, and Christmas tree installation are required. You will also report hazards, operate vehicles and machinery safely, and undertake training as needed.

Requirements: Passion for outdoor work, flexible working environment, good smartphone skills. Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not essential. A PAI & PA6 spraying license is a plus. A full driving license is preferred for vehicle use. You will report to the Contracts Manager.

Benefits include flexible benefits, virtual GP, Salary Finance, customizable benefits platform (Choices), high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, savings schemes, employee recognition, and career development opportunities.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments during the process, please contact us via email.

Since 1987, Mitie has employed 72,000 people globally, maintaining various organizations including banks, government sites, hospitals, and schools. Join our team and be part of our diverse and inclusive company.