Grounds Maintenance Operative - Outdoor Care & Repairs (FTC)

CHP; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for a temporary contract lasting 6 months. This role involves delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services, operating horticultural machinery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a manual driving licence, good physical fitness, and experience in grounds maintenance work. This position offers a salary of £28,560 pro rata per annum and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy at GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience of operating grass cutting equipment and other horticultural machinery.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grounds maintenance services including tasks like grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Conduct maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Handle customer issues and attend meetings as necessary.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy at GCSE level

Operating grass cutting equipment

Ability to organize work

Physically fit

Full current manual driving licence

Job description

A local housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for a temporary contract lasting 6 months. This role involves delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services, operating horticultural machinery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a manual driving licence, good physical fitness, and experience in grounds maintenance work. This position offers a salary of £28,560 pro rata per annum and opportunities for training and development.