Grounds Maintenance Operative

Dunnebier; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunnebier is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for environmental and horticultural duties across Sheffield. The role focuses on maintaining parks and green spaces, involving tasks from general gardening to operating machinery. This position is ideal for those looking for entry-level opportunities in outdoor maintenance within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate horticultural machinery after training.
• Experience in gardening and general maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out horticultural maintenance tasks in parks.
• Engage with clients professionally.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Horticultural maintenance

Environmental upkeep

Use of hand tools

General gardening

Operating machinery

Job description

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Job Purpose

To undertake environmental and horticultural maintenance duties across the city, delivering front-line services to ensure parks and green spaces remain clean, safe, and attractive. The role involves general gardening, environmental upkeep, and improvement works as directed.

Job Purpose

To undertake environmental and horticultural maintenance duties across the city, delivering front-line services to ensure parks and green spaces remain clean, safe, and attractive. The role involves general gardening, environmental upkeep, and improvement works as directed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Horticultural and Environmental Maintenance

• Carry out defined horticultural maintenance tasks in parks and other green open spaces, including:
• Operating horticultural machinery and equipment, including ride-on mowers (following appropriate training).
• Using hand tools for gardening and maintenance tasks.
• Emptying litter and dog waste bins, ensuring surrounding areas are kept clean.
• Undertake general gardening and environmental maintenance duties, such as:
• Hedge cutting, pruning, and grass cutting.
• Litter picking and removal of fly-tipped waste and other rubbish.
• Perform certain duties independently, such as emptying bins, litter picking, and general gardening tasks.
• Conduct improvement works, including:
• Preparing and painting outdoor fixtures.
• Installing temporary fencing, signage, and dog waste bins.

Operational Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures.
• Engage with clients as required in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping, including issuing Waste Transfer Notes in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Drive and maintain vehicles, ensuring they remain clean and in good working condition.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance skills and competencies as necessary.
• Work towards achieving performance targets aligned with Service Level Agreements.
  
  

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all Policies and Procedures, including those related to:
• Health and safety.
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Safeguarding procedures.
• Financial instructions, procurement, and commissioning.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as agreed with the manager.
• Be aware of and follow the Service Business Continuity Plan when required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Specialty Trade Contractors

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