Grounds Maintenance Operative

Vrieservice; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in soft landscaping is seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join their dedicated team in Central London. In this role, you will ensure the beauty and upkeep of various outdoor spaces, from parks to housing estates. The company values sustainability and offers a supportive environment with on-the-job training. You will enjoy benefits such as paid holidays, upskilling opportunities, and potential permanent positions. If you are passionate about outdoor work and committed to quality service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)

Access to the MyPath upskilling programme

Possible permanent opportunities

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and open to training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services.
• Undertake gardening duties in parks and open spaces.

Skills

Grass cutting

Strimming

Pruning

Weeding

Hedge cutting

Leaf and Litter picking

Sweeping/Cleansing

Herbicide application

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

Full valid UK Driving License

Tools

Strimmer

Backpack blower

Push mower

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative
Shift Times: Between 0730 - 1600 Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: £13.85
Location: N1C 4PD
Assignment: Temp to Perm

Manpower are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for our client based out of Central London. Working in this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality ground's maintenance service to a range of clients throughout Central London. Working within a team you will undertake grounds maintenance and gardening duties within designated parks, open spaces and housing estates to a high standard of appearance.

The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grass cutting (ride on and pedestrian)
• Strimming, Pruning & Weeding
• Shrub and Border Maintenance
• Hedge cutting
• Leaf and Litter picking
• Sweeping/cleansing
• Herbicide application

To succeed, you will need:

• To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License with no points or endorsements.
• Willingness to learn & open to training.
• Safety conscious mindset is key.
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
• Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
• Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role is desirable.

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
• Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
• Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
• Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• Weekly pay

About our client:

You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.

Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact!