Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie Group plc.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Landscapes, the UK's market leading FM company, invites applications for a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. You will cut grass, trim hedges and borders, clear leaves and litter, and spray as needed while delivering winter gritting and snow clearance.

This permanent, full-time role requires PA1/PA6 spraying licences and a full driving licence, plus readiness to work outdoors in all weather and report hazards and site conditions to management.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and gritting.
• PA1 and PA6 spraying licences are required.
• A full driving licence is required.
• Comfort working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining sites: grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking, and spraying.
• Delivering winter services: gritting and snow clearance.
• Reporting to Contracts Manager; provide site hazards information.
• Operate all vehicles, machinery and equipment safely per rules.
• Undertaking training as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gritting

Outdoor work

Smartphone literacy

Tools

PA1 spraying licence

PA6 spraying licence

Full driving licence

Job description

Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at the UKs market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be delivering Grounds Maintenance and Winter Services and ensuring you deliver the exceptional every day.Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hourPosition Type: PermanentType of Employment: Full TimeHours: 40 hours per weekLocation: Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Bridgenorth, West Midlands, England WV1 1AA

GMO

• Maintaining our clients' sites. Grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking, and spraying.
• Delivering our winter services, including gritting and snow clearance.
• 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.

Gritting

• Gritting various sites within your regional area
• Driving a company vehicle with a gritting hopper
• Filling your van with rock salt to distribute
• Completing your duties in a safe and timely manner

A passion for working outdoors.

• Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working environment (Winter working).
• A good understanding of smartphone technology.
• Grounds Maintenance and Gritting experience
• PA1 & PA6 spraying licence,
• Full driving licence