Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pertemps TM; Yeovil; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in the South of England seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative for a 2-month full-time role. You will manage the upkeep of communal areas, using tools and reporting systems to ensure high-quality service. Candidates should have experience in grounds maintenance and relevant qualifications, with the opportunity to assist other trades as needed. Immediate interviews for interested candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or trade background, preferably in Grounds Maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical & hand tools used in operations.
• Clean Driving Licence with towing ability (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Grounds Maintenance service to communal areas.
• Responsible for upkeep of external areas and landscaping.
• Use a PDA Reporting system for task management.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Practical amenity horticultural knowledge

PA1 and PA6AW qualifications

NPTC certification or equivalent

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Operative

LOCATION:Yeovil

SALARY: £12.60/hr

DURATION: 2 MONTH POSITION

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The Employer:
We are looking to fill the role of aGrounds Maintenance Operative within a housing environment, Our client is one of the largest Social |Housing providers in the South of England, they are ambitious and have a huge 5 year plan which we are seeking a GMO to assist with, their main aim is to create a sustainable future for social housing, building new homes and investing in existing ones creating vibrant, thriving communities.

The Role:

• Responsible for the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service to the communal areas of our clients managed estates
• Responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges AND soft landscaping/minor tree work
• Using a PDA Reporting system to record site visits and record tasks carried out
• To include grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other works
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly washed, kept clean and in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Assisting all other trades as and when required ensuring that residents/customers receive a high-quality service

The Candidate needs:

• Experience in a similar role or trade background, preferably with experience of Grounds Maintenance.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of both mechanical & hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations
• An understanding of customer needs and ability to think quickly when needed
• To behave in a courteous and professional manner
• Great communication skills
• A clean Driving Licence (with towing ability DESIRABLE)

• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience
• PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential)
• NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential)

SUMMARY:

This is a 2 MONTH, full time role, working a 40 hour week over 5 days.

The role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

INTERVIEW:

The client is keen to fill this role quickly so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage.

Call Carol at RGB Recruitment