Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to enhance the beauty of parks and open spaces in Trafford. This role involves maintaining high service standards while ensuring the health and biodiversity of green areas. As part of a forward-thinking team, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive training. Join a company that values diversity and community impact, and make a positive difference in the lives of local residents while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Growth Opportunities

Training Opportunities

Generous Pension Scheme

24 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture operations is essential.
• A full driving licence is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, and highway verges in Trafford.
• Operate light machinery and conduct vehicle checks.

Skills

Gardening Knowledge

Grounds Maintenance Experience

Operating Ride-on Mowers

Horticulture Operations

Full Driving Licence

Tools

Light Machinery

Power Tools

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Trafford Account in Manchester. This role will be based on site at Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LF.

This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

The standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours a week.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, your role is crucial for maintaining the quality and appearance of parks, open spaces, and highway verges, enhancing the reputation of the Trafford Account. For Amey, your work supports our high service standards and reinforces our leadership in infrastructure support.

Environmentally, your efforts foster the health and biodiversity of green spaces, providing clean, well-maintained areas that encourage public interaction with nature.

For the public, your work ensures well-kept spaces that offer safe, attractive areas for recreation and social interaction, improving the overall quality of life. Proper maintenance ensures safety and usability, showcasing Amey's commitment to community well-being.

What You'll Do:

• You will maintain parks, open spaces, and highway verges in Trafford.
• Knowledge of the area is beneficial.
• Tasks include grass cutting, ride-on mowing, hedge trimming, leaf and litter clearing, bowling green maintenance, pruning, seeding, and setting up sports pitches.
• Operate light machinery and power tools.
• Conduct checks on vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Highways Team Leader and Supervisor.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded HGV licence training, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy a further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You'll Bring:

• Full driving licence
• Basic knowledge of gardening and horticulture operations
• General experience of grounds maintenance type duties
• Experience in operating ride-on mowers, light plant and equipment, and wheeled tractors
• Experience of horticulture operations including fine turf maintenance, bowling greens, planting, pruning, and seeding

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role.