Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie Group plc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Landscapes is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operator for a full-time, permanent role based in Bristol. The role involves maintaining canal networks, grass and hedge cutting, and reporting site hazards to management.

A full UK driving licence is required, and the job emphasizes safe operation of vehicles and equipment. You will work 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of £13.10, with opportunities to undertake training and develop practical outdoor skills while supporting a market-leading

Qualifications

• Passion for working outdoors.
• Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working.
• Good understanding of smartphone technology.
• Grounds maintenance experience.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Canal network including grass cutting & hedge cutting.
• Providing management with relevant information and reporting as required, including reporting any site hazards.
• Operating all vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertaking training as and when required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Full driving licence

Smartphone proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.10
Position Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40 hours
Location: Bristol, England BS1 6QF
Requirement: Full UK Driving License

Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operator to join our team at the UKs market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be supporting them in ensuring your team deliver the exceptional every day.

You will be working in partnership with Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, who care for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.

Connecting many of the UK's urban and rural areas, we provide essential spaces for wildlife and people, helping us all feel happier and healthier.

The 250-year-old waterways in our care – the canals, embankments, culverts and reservoirs as well as the bridges, locks and towpaths – and their vital ecosystems are threatened by the growing impact of climate change and more extreme weather. They need constant upkeep and investment. Without it, they face decline and closure, and we risk losing the incredible benefits they bring.

Together, with your active support, we can keep canals alive. Join us and protect waterways for nature to thrive and everyone to enjoy. Today and in the future

You will be responsible for.

• Maintaining the Canal network including grass cutting & hedge cutting,
• Providing management with relevant information and reporting as required, including reporting any site hazards.
• Operating all vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertaking training as and when required.

What we are looking for

• A passion for working outdoors.
• Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working
• A good understanding of smartphone technology.
• Grounds Maintenance experience
• Full driving licence