Grounds Maintenance Operative

Chappell Enterprises UK; Little Amwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Chappell Enterprises UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain school grounds, travelling to sites and working outdoors. Immediate start with a DBS check and valid driving licence required.

You will join a team delivering landscaping and turf maintenance across multiple sites, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, and the opportunity to contribute to varied projects in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Ability to travel to various sites.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance school grounds, ensuring high standards.
• Operate machinery for grass cutting and border maintenance.
• Travel to various sites as required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.

Skills

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

At A Glance

• Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
• Location: Hertford
• Pay Rate: £13.85 - £15.00 per hour DOE
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Start Date: Immediate
• Sector: Commercial Grounds Maintenance
• Key Requirements: Clean UK Driving Licence, Able to pass DBS Check

Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and have a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a dynamic role where you can work outdoors and travel to various sites? Our client, a leading commercial horticulture contractor, is seeking dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring high standards of maintenance and landscaping.

About Our Client:

Our client is a trusted and highly experienced commercial horticulture contractor, delivering a wide range of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and sports turf services. They pride themselves on their quality of work, care, consistency, and professionalism. With extensive resources, they manage large-scale projects across the region, from maintaining London's highway network to delivering intricate landscaping schemes.

About the Role:

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be part of a team responsible for maintaining school grounds. You will either work on borders or be part of the grass-cutting team, travelling to various sites. This role requires a DBS check and offers the opportunity to work out of the Hertford yard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance school grounds, ensuring high standards.
• Operate machinery for grass cutting and border maintenance.
• Travel to various sites as required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Ability to travel to various sites.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable:

• Spraying certificate.
• Experience working in a school environment.
• Knowledge of sports turf maintenance.

Why Join our Client?

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Extensive resources and modern equipment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

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