Grounds Maintenance Operative

Hays Building; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social housing landlord as a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Runcorn. You will ensure the upkeep of green spaces, manage customer interactions, and adhere to health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns and grassy areas using powered mowers.
• Trim hedges and shrubs, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Address customer enquiries and complaints effectively.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Knowledge

Customer Interaction

Job description

Your new company

You will be working for a registered social housing landlord providing safe, affordable homes to people at every stage of life. They own and manage more than 29,000 properties across the North, offering homes for social rent, affordable rent, shared ownership, outright sale, and private rent. You will be based in the environmental team at the depot in RUNCORN.

Your new role

Your responsibilities will include all aspects of Grounds Maintenance works, such as:

1. Grass Cutting: Using powered mowers and strimmers to maintain lawns and grassy areas.
2. Hedge and Shrub Maintenance: Trimming hedges and shrubs with powered hedge cutters, pruning plants as needed.
3. Weeding and Spraying: Removing weeds and applying herbicides to hard surfaces and kerb edges.
4. Litter Collection: Picking up litter and ensuring communal areas are clean and tidy.
5. Tree Maintenance: Basic tree care, such as removing damaged or broken branches.
6. Seasonal Planting: Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding and shrubs.
7. Pathway Maintenance: Clearing and sweeping pathways to keep them free of debris.
8. Customer Interaction: Addressing customer enquiries and complaints promptly and effectively.
9. Health and Safety Compliance: Following all health and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will need:

1. Previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative (minimum 2 years).
2. Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
3. Good grounds maintenance knowledge.
4. Full PPE.
5. Previous references.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £26,102 per annum, on a temporary works contract with a thriving organization.

What you need to do now

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date CV, or contact Cassandra Moss or Georgia Doherty at our Liverpool office on 01512420743. If this role isn't quite right but you're seeking a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

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