Grounds Maintenance Operative

ZipRecruiter; Loughborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grounds maintenance provider as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative in Loughborough. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while working outdoors and contributing to the beautification of local sites. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team, responsible for maintaining various landscapes through tasks like grass cutting and shrub maintenance. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a culture where everyone can thrive. If you're ready to grow your career in a vital industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships

Career advancement and development opportunities

Support for personal and professional challenges

Colleague of the month and annual awards

Two days per year to support a cause of your choice

Qualifications

• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is essential.
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain local sites through grass cutting, strimming, and pruning.
• Support the team during busy spring and summer seasons.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Physical Fitness

Safety-Conscious Mindset

Can-Do Attitude

Education

Full Valid UK Driving License

PA1 and PA6 Licenses

Tools

Pedestrian Mowers

Ride-On Mowers

Strimmers

Leaf Blowers

Job description

Job DescriptionSeasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives (FTC)
Location: Loughborough
Hourly Rate: £12.21
Contract type: Full time, seasonal - 6 months fixed-term contract
Working hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-13:00

About the role

We are looking for multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our Loughborough team, to support through the busy spring & summer seasons. As part of this high performing team, you will keep a number of local sites in a wonderful condition for our client through grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, shrub & flower bed maintenance, spraying, and more. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Requirements

• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required and experience of using related grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including pedestrian and ride on mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers.
• A full valid UK driving license is essential.
• PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Resources to manage your finances.
• Secure your future.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

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