Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to manage various outdoor tasks including grass and hedge cutting. The role requires a passion for outdoor work and adaptability in a flexible working environment. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and a company vehicle. This position is perfect for those who enjoy working with nature and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working

Opportunity to earn overtime

28 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Company Vehicle

Company Uniform and PPE

Personal investment in training

Qualifications

• Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working environment.
• Grounds Maintenance and Gritting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining clients' sites including grass cutting and hedge cutting.
• Delivering winter services like gritting and snow clearance.
• Operating vehicles and equipment following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Passion for working outdoors

Understanding of smartphone technology

Tools

Full driving licence

Job description

Overview

Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at the UK's market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be delivering Grounds Maintenance and Winter Services and ensuring you deliver the exceptional every day.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining our clients' sites. Grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking, and spraying.
• Delivering our winter services, including gritting and snow clearance.
• Providing management with relevant information and reporting as required, including reporting any site hazards.
• Operating all vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertaking training as and when required.

What we are looking for

Essential

• A passion for working outdoors.
• Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working environment (Winter working).
• A good understanding of smartphone technology.

Desirable but not essential

• Grounds Maintenance and Gritting experience
• PA1 & PA6 spraying licence,
• Full driving licence (not required for all our roles).

In return we offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working
• Opportunity to earn overtime, from March to September
• Additional winter payments from October to March.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Company Vehicle and market leading machinery provided.
• Company Uniform and PPE provided.
• Personal investment in training and development.