Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team. You will be responsible for maintaining outdoor areas through activities such as grass cutting and litter picking. The role offers a full-time permanent position with a competitive hourly rate of £12.60. A passion for outdoor work and a full UK driving license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not necessary.
• PAI & PA6 spraying license is desirable but not required.
• Full UK driving licence is preferable as some roles require use of company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, and clearing leaves.
• Deliver additional winter services such as gritting and snow clearing.
• Operate a range of vehicles and machinery in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Passion for outdoor work

Understanding of smartphone technology

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative. Hourly rate of pay: £12.60. Contract Type: Permanent. Type of Employment: Full Time. Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40. Location: Regional Recruitment - Medway, Rochester, Maidstone, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Chatham, Aylesford, West Sussex, England, BN11 1AA.

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 exceptional grounds maintenance and winter services for our clients' sites.

Responsibilities

• Grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, clearing leaves, spraying, litter picking, and using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery to maintain sites and external areas to a high standard.
• Deliver additional winter services such as gritting, clearing snow, and installing Christmas trees.
• Report to management with relevant information regarding site hazards.
• Operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Undertake additional training as required.

Requirements

• Passionate about working outdoors and prepared to work across agile and flexible environments.
• Good understanding of smartphone technology.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not necessary.
• PAI & PA6 spraying license is desirable but not required.
• Full UK driving licence is preferable as some roles require use of company vehicles.
• You will report to the Contracts Manager.