Grounds Maintenance Operative - RAF Fairford

TN United Kingdom; Fairford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven company as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, where your role will enhance the physical environment for communities. This position involves a variety of horticultural duties, including mowing, hedge cutting, and general maintenance tasks. You'll work in a dynamic team that values growth and innovation, ensuring safety and efficiency in every task. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Employee Support

Health Benefits

Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles safely.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing and pruning.
• Maintain vehicles and report damages promptly.
• Collaborate with team members and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Health and Safety Practices

Physical Capability

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.

We're a purpose-driven, values-centered business, on a mission to realize the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places, and the planet.

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do:

As part of a busy team, your role as a Grounds Maintenance Operative involves carrying out horticultural duties to support the contract's operation. This includes grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, and general grounds maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks such as litter picking, mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, spraying, and pruning, following best practices.
• Maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and work sites, reporting damages or losses promptly.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with managers and colleagues.
• Follow all company procedures and use technological solutions for recording work.
• Maintain attendance and professional appearance, wearing appropriate clothing.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Environmental policies, reporting hazards and accidents.
• Use PPE correctly and follow risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Seek continuous improvement and participate in training to enhance skills.
• Propose ideas for improving work methods and reducing waste.

What we’re looking for:

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles safely.
• Physically capable of demanding tasks.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6a).

Why join us:

We support your professional growth through clear career paths, training, and development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, accreditations, and higher education opportunities.

Be part of a growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Work in a supportive and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working, holidays, employee support, health benefits, and recognition schemes.

About Ground Control:

Founded in 1973, Ground Control provides grounds maintenance, winter services, landscape construction, arboriculture, and EV charging installation across the UK and Ireland, serving over 50,000 properties.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring fair treatment throughout our recruitment and employment practices.