Grounds Maintenance Operative

Fusion People; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative at HMP Full Sutton near York. The role involves a wide range of maintenance tasks from gardening to operating machinery. Applicants should have a full driving licence, relevant certifications in horticulture, and experience in grounds maintenance. Weekend work may be required on a rota basis, with additional allowances for such shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in gardening and horticulture.
• Experience in operating light plant and equipment.
• Qualified in the use of grounds maintenance machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance such as grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Operate light plant and power tools.
• Set up and maintain sports pitches.

Skills

Horticulture operations

Grounds maintenance

Driving

Health and Safety Legislation

Education

Weed spraying certificate

Chainsaw Wind Blown Trees (CS 34) CS30/CS31

Tools

Light plant

Wheeled tractors

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Grounds Maintenance Operative – Secure Site – Near York. Call for Salary.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative to join HMP Full Sutton in York. This role is based on-site and remote so driving licence or access to a car is essential.

There may be a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

You will be responsible for:

• General maintenance, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, verges, weed spraying, tree care, horticulture activities such as. planting, pruning and seeding.
• Erect and dismantle equipment, operating light plant and power tools, undertake cutting equipment checks.
• Setting out, making sports pitches including grass and tarmac with upkeep of artificial, synthetic pitches in recreational areas.
• Painting sundry equipment.
• General good housekeeping, including litter picking around the grounds if required.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Full driving licence.
• Knowledge and experience of gardening, horticulture operations and grounds maintenance type duties.
• Weed spraying certificate.
• Experience in operating light plant and equipment and wheeled tractors.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Chainsaw Wind Blown Trees (CS 34) CS30/CS31
• Chainsaw maintenance and Cross Cut.

Ideally you will be qualified in the use of grounds maintenance machinery with experience in their use and knowledge of safety measures required.

Please apply online or call James Sampson on 0121 6167150

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