Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Landscape Gardener

Simply Recruiting Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team in Bath on a temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors and maintain various sites to a high standard. You will operate heavy machinery and apply your horticultural knowledge while enjoying the benefits of training and development opportunities. With a focus on teamwork and reliability, this position is perfect for those who thrive in an active environment. If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy physical work, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

On Site Parking

Holiday Accrual

Weekly Pay

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Tea/Coffee/Kitchen Facilities

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required for site visits.
• Enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain areas to a professional standard at various sites.
• Operate heavy machinery for grounds maintenance.
• Water new tree stock and ensure cleanliness of surfaces.

Skills

Horticultural Knowledge

Basic Gardening Skills

Driving Skills

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Tools

Large Pedestrian Mowers

Cow Horn Strimmers

2-Stroke Hedge Cutters

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Landscape Gardener

Ref: 4291 | Temporary

Simple Recruitment is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative for our client based in Bath to join their team on a temporary ongoing basis.

Working hours:

• 7.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday
• 7.30am to 3.00pm, Fridays

Benefits:

• Training and Development Opportunities
• On Site Parking
• Holiday Accrual
• Weekly Pay
• Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
• Tea/Coffee/Kitchen Facilities

Responsibilities:

• Driving to various sites to maintain areas to a professional standard
• Operating heavy machinery such as large pedestrian mowers, cow horn strimmers, and 2-stroke hedge cutters
• Applying horticultural knowledge; basic gardening skills are advantageous
• Watering new tree stock
• Ensuring footpaths and hard surfaces are clean
• Providing services to the public
• Performing other duties as required

Requirements:

• Full driving licence is required as you will be driving to various sites across Bath and the local area
• Enjoy working outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Physically fit, punctual, reliable, and team-oriented

Additional information:

• Occasional weekend litter duty, typically on Saturday or Sunday mornings from 6.00am/7.00am to 10.00am/11.00am

Salary: £12.59 per hour

Our client is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on a temporary basis. Simple Recruitment is acting as an employment business on behalf of the client.

For inquiries, please contact Miriam at our Wiltshire team.