Grounds Maintenance Operative – Torquay

TN United Kingdom; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join their dynamic team in Torquay. This role involves a variety of outdoor tasks including strimming, landscaping, and maintaining flower beds. Ideal candidates will have experience in grounds maintenance, possess good time management skills, and be physically fit to work in diverse weather conditions. This temporary position offers weekly pay with the potential for permanent employment in the future. Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and a proactive attitude towards learning and growth.

Benefits

Accrued Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

No Umbrella Payments

Tax and National Insurance Deductions

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Capable of safely using various landscaping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for grass cutting, strimming, and hedge pruning.
• Maintain flower beds and ensure a tidy outdoor environment.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Experience

Time Management Skills

Health and Safety Understanding

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Initiative

Education

CSCS Card

Full Clean Driving License

Tools

Strimmers

Backpack Blowers

Push Mowers

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Torquay, Torquay

Our client requires Grounds Maintenance Operatives to carry out tasks such as strimming, hard and soft landscaping. Working in teams, you will be responsible for a range of activities including grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, and more.

What we are looking for:

• Experience within the grounds maintenance industry (preferred)
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (strimmers, backpack blowers, push mowers, etc.)
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all-weather conditions
• Good time management skills and the ability to work in a demanding environment
• Good understanding of health and safety
• Ideally, have a full, clean driving license
• Understand and value teamwork
• Reliable and conscientious with a can-do attitude
• A willingness to learn
• Ability to work on one's own initiative
• CSCS card

Hours of work:

Monday – Friday, with some weekend overtime available at premium rates.

Rate of Pay:

• These are PAYE positions, so you will benefit from accrued holiday pay from day one
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella payments or fees
• Only tax and National Insurance deductions, which will be shown on your payslip

This is a temporary role, but there is a possibility it could become permanent in the future.