Grounds Maintenance Operative

Austin Fraser; Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their dedicated team in Worcester. This role involves delivering essential gardening services to various properties, ensuring that outdoor spaces are well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing. You will utilize your horticultural knowledge and experience with hand tools and machinery to perform tasks such as grass cutting, weeding, and planting. The position requires teamwork, a clean driving license, and the ability to manage your workload effectively. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will enhance community spaces and make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Grounds Maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of horticulture and ability to use hand tools is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Horticulture Knowledge

Teamwork

Public Interaction

Time Management

Tools

Hand 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.

You will have previous experience of Grounds Maintenance and knowledge of horticulture.

You will have experience of hand tools and general horticultural machinery and be confident dealing with the public in a service delivery environment.

You will be able to work as part of a team, have a clean driving licence, be able to work to deadlines and manage your own work.

For more information please apply online.