Grounds Maintenance Operative - Seasonal

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green services provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Guildford. The successful candidate will perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, while enjoying competitive pay and opportunities for career progression. Join Glendale, a growing company that values its workforce and offers ample training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development

Qualifications

• UK driving license is desired.
• Experience with grounds maintenance tools is a plus.
• Willingness to undertake training for machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, and shrub bed maintenance.
• Operate ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles when required.
• Maintain equipment and ensure cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Hardworking

Teamwork

Job description

Job DescriptionJob description
Grounds Maintenance Operative

Guildford

Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

Glendale’s have recently extended their long term agreement with schools, academies and colleges across Surrey and now have long term employment opportunities for experienced and trainee staff to join a UK privately owned market leading green services provider.

Candidates will be required to work 40 hours a week.

Overtime is available throughout the year to meet client requirements.

Our depot based in Guildford.

And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

The Opportunity

• Duties include grass cutting, line marking, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, shrub bed maintenance and litter as required.
  
• The successful applicant may be required to drive/tow a trailer, on occasions and following suitable training you may be required to operate a tractor or larger mowing equipment, therefore a UK driving licence is required for this post. Previous experience and relevant tickets are desirable but full training and career development will be provided.
  
• Candidates will also use a range of other tools and some machinery maintenance
  
• DBS will need to be obtained due to the nature of the contract
  

The Person

• Applicants should be enthusiastic, hard working individuals with a keen eye for detail.
  
• The post holders may be required to operate ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles/tow trailers therefore a full clean UK driving licence is desired for all posts.
  

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
  
• Generous annual leave
  
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  
• Employee health cash plan
  
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Career progression
  
• Training and development
  

Glendale is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to and

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.

Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.