Grounds Maintenance Operative

Catch 22; Crawley; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management company is looking for an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative in Crawley. The role involves performing various gardening and landscaping duties. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year's experience and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career development, with competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee mentoring programme

Company events

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Use and handle gardening equipment safely.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing and trimming.
• Maintain and care for equipment routinely.

Skills

Gardening experience

Attention to detail

Use of gardening machinery

Teamwork

Tools

Gardening equipment

Petrol-powered machinery

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Crawley and across Sussex

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (overtime available)

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £27,000

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 and across Sussex. 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.

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)

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Company events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Overtime opportunities

If interested in this role, please apply to show your interest