Grounds Maintenance Operator

UNITED UTILITIES; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Knowsley, UK. You will be responsible for delivering Grounds Maintenance activities, ensuring site standards are met across Waste Water Treatment Works and non-operational asset areas. The role requires practical experience with maintenance machinery and excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and various benefits in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to plan activities based on a schedule.
• Demonstrated practical experience using grounds maintenance machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily checks on powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
• Perform minor remedial work on non-assets.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
• Identify improvements during scheduled visits.
• Work closely with process and network teams.
• Handle pesticides appropriately.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance experience

Ability to use grounds maintenance machinery

Excellent communication skills

Full UK driving license

Customer service skills

Education

Accredited Grounds Maintenance qualifications (e.g. Lantra, City & Guilds, NPTC)

Tools

Ride on mowers

Walk behind mowers

Weed Eater

Blowers

Hedge cutters

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the delivery of Grounds Maintenance activities in line with the grounds maintenance plan for each site. To ensure the site standards are upheld on our Waste Water Treatment Works and Network sites on all non-operational asset areas for the site and complying with the United Utilities standard. This will involve carrying out physically demanding tasks in an outdoor environment., You will be accountable for undertaking grounds maintenance activities on a variety of sites to a schedule provided and recording the work completed on a corporate system. You will also be accountable for:

Company Purpose

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Operating and performing daily checks on a variety of powered and non-powered plant, tools and equipment including vehicles, ride on mowers and small hand held tools
• Carrying out minor remedial work on non-assets (e.g. paving flags), appropriate to the level of competence and training.
• Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and to complying with regulations and internal company policy.
• Identifying any site standards improvements and winter work during the scheduled visits.
• Working closely with the process and network teams while on their sites.
• Application and handling of pesticides.
  In order to succeed in this role you will need to have the ability to demonstrate practical experience of Grounds Maintenance in an outdoor environment and be able to demonstrate practical experience in using grounds maintenance machinery such as ride on mowers, walk behind mowers, Weed Eater, blowers and hedge cutters. You will also have the following:
• A full UK driving license.
• Ability to plan activities on a variety of sites to a schedule provided.
• Excellent communication skills in order to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to risk assess dynamically.
• Desirable to hold accredited Grounds Maintenance qualifications e.g. Lantra, City & Guilds, NPTC etc.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievementsA comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes, We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.