Grounds Maintenance Operative

Hays Building; Widnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, where you'll contribute to maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for a registered social housing landlord. This role involves a variety of tasks from grass cutting and hedge trimming to litter collection and seasonal planting. You'll ensure that communal areas are clean and safe while adhering to health and safety regulations. If you have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to quality, this position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a thriving environment that values your skills and dedication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of Grounds Maintenance works.
• Maintain lawns, trim hedges, and collect litter.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Knowledge

Customer Interaction

Health and Safety Compliance

Driving Licence

Tools

Powered Mowers

Powered Hedge Cutters

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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, and offer homes for social rent, affordable rent, shared ownership, outright sale, and private rent.

You will be working in the environmental team based out of the depot in RUNCORN.
Your new role
Your new job role will be to carry out all aspects of Grounds Maintenance works such as;
- Grass Cutting: Using powered mowers and strimmers to maintain lawns and grassy area
- Hedge and Shrub Maintenance: Trimming hedges and shrubs using powered hedge cutters, and pruning plants as needed
- Weeding and Spraying: Removing weeds and applying herbicides to hard surfaces and kerb edges
- Litter Collection: Picking up litter and ensuring communal areas are clean and tidy
- Tree Maintenance: Basic tree care, such as removing damaged or broken
- Seasonal Planting: Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding and shrubs
- Pathway Maintenance: Clearing and sweeping pathways to keep them free of debride
- Customer Interaction: Addressing customer enquiries and complaints promptly and effectively
- Health and Safety Compliance: Following all health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operation of machinery

What you'll need to succeed
For this role you will need;- Previous experience working as a Grounds Maintenance Operative (minimum 2 years)
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
- Good grounds maintenance knowledge
- Full PPE
- Previous references
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary £26102 per annum, a temporary works contract with a thriving organisation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Cassandra Moss or Georgia Doherty today in our Liverpool office 01512420743
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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