Grounds Maintenance Operative

Fusion People; Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team in Worcester. In this temp-to-permanent role, you will be responsible for delivering essential gardening services to properties and landlords, including grass cutting, planting, and weeding. The position requires a strong understanding of horticulture and the ability to operate various hand tools and machinery. You will also engage in external maintenance tasks, ensuring a high standard of service delivery. If you are passionate about gardening and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance and horticulture is essential.
• Ability to operate hand tools and general horticultural machinery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gardening services including grass cutting, planting, and weeding.
• Undertake external maintenance work like slab repairs and fencing.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Horticulture Knowledge

Hand Tools Operation

Service Delivery

Teamwork

Time Management

Public Interaction

Driving Licence

Tools

Horticultural Machinery

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Worcester – Temp to Permanent – £24k

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours and Friday 7 hours.

Working for a large housing association, you will work as part of a team delivering gardening services for properties and for other landlords. The gardening work includes:

1. Grass cutting
2. Clearance
3. Planting
4. Weeding
5. Maintenance of shrub areas using appropriate hand tools and mechanical horticultural appliances

You will also undertake external maintenance work such as slab repairs and fencing, making use of modern technology to support the delivery of the role on a mobile basis.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience of Grounds Maintenance
• Knowledge of horticulture
• Experience of hand tools and general horticultural machinery
• Confidence in dealing with the public in a service delivery environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Clean driving licence
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage your own work

For more information please apply online.