Grounds Maintenance Operative

CBRE Local UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operator to ensure the site remains visually appealing and well-maintained. This role involves working within a structured team to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services throughout the seasons. Responsibilities include grass cutting, weed control, and general upkeep of the grounds, while adhering to safety practices and schedules. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a strong work ethic, capable of working independently and as part of a team. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining beautiful landscapes, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and horticultural practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Flexibility to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the professional image and grounds of the site.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Knowledge

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Lanta or similar qualifications for machinery

Valid current driving licence

Tools

Sit-on Mowers

Tractors

Strimmers

Hedge Cutters

Pesticide Spraying Equipment

Trailers

Job description

Purpose of Job

To provide an efficient and effective grounds maintenance support to the site, ensuring the overall appearance of the grounds are maintained to the manicured show standards required.

Working in a structured team of grounds persons, delivering the full scope or works through the various seasons.

Observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by management are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

1. Always maintain the professional image of CBRE.

2. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all CBRE employees and clients' representatives.

3. Ensure that Planned Preventative Grounds and Horticultural Maintenance is carried out in line with task schedules and industry best practices. Inclusive of Winter Contingency and associated gritting.

4. Grass cutting using tractor with attachments, petrol lawnmowers and strimmer - traffic / personnel control.

5. Weed control - spot spraying.

6. To clear litter, leaves and debris from around the site, and clean up spillages as required.

7. Low level Tree pruning as necessary.

8. Identify any defects found to Line Manager.

9. Attend site and carry out reactive repairs as instructed by Line Manager.

10. To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris.

11. To dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required.

12. To occasionally undertake porterage tasks as required, deliveries etc.

13. To undertake handypersons duties as directed by management as outlined below:

Painting - as required.

14. To maintain appropriate records for QHSE logbooks.

15. To assist and host where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as

Contractors.

16. To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation, and NMS policies.

17. Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

Attributes

Knowledge of Grounds maintenance

Time management skills, organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people verbally and in writing (Personable and approachable)

Ability to work on own initiative.

Ability to follow schedules and planned grounds maintenance tasks.

Work as part of a team

Flexible approach to work and flexible hours (seasonable)

May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.

Required Skills

Lanta or similar qualifications needed in sit on mowers, tractors, strimmer's, hedge cutters.

Licence for pesticide spraying

Licenced for trailer towing.

Valid current driving licence