Grounds Maintenance Operative

Catch 22; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Facilities Management company is seeking an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on a permanent basis in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in gardening, a full clean UK driving licence, and a strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 annually, with opportunities for overtime and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Company events

Employee mentoring programme

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in gardening and grounds maintenance is essential.
• Experience using gardening machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Safe use and handling of gardening equipment and petrol-powered machinery.
• Grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, trimming, planting, irrigation, de-weeding, and garden clearances.
• Routine maintenance and care of equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Recording works completed on internal systems.
• Working independently as well as part of a wider team to deliver a quality service.

Skills

Crisis Management

Groundskeeping

Lawn Care

Management Experience

Facilities Management

Landscape Maintenance

Horticulture

Irrigation

Maintenance

Operations Management

Gardening

Supervising Experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location : Oxford

Hours : Full-time Monday to Friday (overtime available)

Start Date : Immediate

Salary - 27000

Our client a well-established Facilities Management company is seeking an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on a permanent basis on a site in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with proven experience in gardening and grounds maintenance who is looking to develop your career with a supportive employer.

The Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for a wide range of gardening and landscaping duties ensuring all works are completed to the highest standard and in line with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe use and handling of gardening equipment and petrol-powered machinery
• Grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing hedge cutting pruning trimming planting irrigation de-weeding and garden clearances
• Routine maintenance and care of equipment
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and procedures
• Recording works completed on internal systemsWorking independently as well as part of a wider team to deliver a quality service

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 1 years experience in gardening and grounds maintenance (essential)
• Experience using gardening machinery
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full clean UK driving licence (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (required)

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Company events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Overtime opportunities

If interested in this role please apply to show your interest.

Key Skills

Crisis Management, Groundskeeping, Lawn Care, Management Experience, Facilities Management, Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture, Irrigation, Maintenance, Operations Management, Gardening, Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 27000 - 27000