Grounds Maintenance Operative - Birmingham

Think Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a gardener to maintain properties in Birmingham. Responsibilities include using various equipment like ride-on mowers and hedge cutters, grass cutting, and assisting with general grounds maintenance. Candidates should have a general knowledge of grounds maintenance and experience with relevant equipment. A full UK driving license is required, along with a wage of £14.50 per hour and a contract lasting 12 weeks temp to perm.

Benefits

Company van provided for work purposes

Qualifications

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance is essential.
• Experience using appropriate equipment, including petrol machinery.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers and hedge cutters for grass cutting and trimming.
• Maintain housing stock in the Birmingham area.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Experience with grass cutting

Petrol machinery operation

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Hedge cutters

Job description

Overview

I am looking for a gardener to work with a leading housing association in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Use various equipment including ride-on mowers, stand-on mowers, and hedge cutters.
• Look after housing stock in the Birmingham area, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming and pruning.
• Operate and maintain equipment where required; move between sites as needed.
• Assistance with general grounds maintenance as part of a team.

Conditions

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. 7:30am – 3:30pm.
• A van will be provided for work purposes only.
• Salary: £14.50 per hour.
• Contract: 12 weeks temp to perm.

Requirements

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance.
• Experience of grass cutting, shrub and hedge cutting, weed control, litter picking and all associated tasks.
• Experience of using appropriate equipment including petrol machinery and ride-on mowers.
• Full UK driving licence.
• PA1 & PA6 (ideal but not essential).

How to apply

Interested? Please call Jack on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).