Grounds Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in England seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain communal areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds maintenance, solid communication skills, and knowledge of horticulture. This full-time role involves working 40 hours over five days, with a focus on high-quality service delivery in an outdoor environment. Interested candidates should send their CV promptly to secure an interview.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative or related trade background.
• Understanding customer needs and ability to think quickly.
• Clean Driving Licence with towing ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grounds maintenance services to communal areas.
• Maintain external areas including grass, shrubs, and hedges.
• Use PDA for reporting site visits and tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Knowledge of mechanical & hand tools

Communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Horticultural knowledge

Education

PA1 and PA6AW qualifications

NPTC certification or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Operative

LOCATION: Horndean

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 Grounds Maintenance Operative 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 Grounds Maintenance Operative role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

INTERVIEW for Grounds Maintenance Operative:

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