Grounds Maintenance Operative

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50 per hour

Full-time hours, 6:30am-4:00pm

Ongoing temporary work

Strong potential to become permanent

Consistent work in the Nottingham area

Work with an established team

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative for full-time, temporary work with a strong path to permanency. You will help keep outdoor spaces safe and well-kept across Nottingham, performing grass cutting, hedge trimming and vegetation clearance.

Ideal applicants hold a Full UK driving licence, MEWP qualification/experience, and a proven grounds maintenance background with a solid health and safety understanding.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid MEWP qualification/experience.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience.
• Good understanding of health & safety.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Chainsaw experience/qualification is massively preferred.
• Experience using a range of grounds maintenance machinery.
• Landscaping or arboricultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance duties to keep outdoor areas safe and tidy.
• Grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting.
• Vegetation clearance and maintenance.
• Operate MEWPs safely and efficiently.
• Use grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Chainsaw work where required.
• General outdoor maintenance duties.
• Work as part of a team to complete jobs to a high standard.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

MEWP operation

Outdoor work in all weather

Reliable and punctual

Tools

Chainsaw

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

Location: Nottingham

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time - 6:30am to 4:00pm (9 hours)

Job Type: Temporary, with strong potential to become permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team working across Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in grounds maintenance who is looking for ongoing work, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of grounds maintenance duties, helping to keep outdoor areas safe, tidy and well maintained.

• General grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting
• Vegetation clearance and maintenance
• Operating MEWPs safely and efficiently
• Using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
• Chainsaw work where required
• General outdoor maintenance duties
• Working as part of a team to complete jobs to a high standard

The Candidate

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and experienced individual who takes pride in their work.

Essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Valid MEWP qualification/experience
• Previous grounds maintenance experience
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Highly desirable

• Chainsaw experience/qualification is massively preferred
• Experience using a range of grounds maintenance machinery
• Landscaping or arboricultural experience

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour
• Full-time hours, 6:30am-4:00pm
• Ongoing temporary work
• Strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate
• Consistent work in the Nottingham area
• Opportunity to work with an established team

If you have the relevant experience, hold a driving licence and MEWP, and have chainsaw experience, we'd love to hear from you.