Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative in Slough to maintain parks, gardens and public spaces to a high standard. You will carry out a range of duties, operate grounds equipment, and support a small team on site.

The role requires independent work, commitment to health and safety, and delivering a quality customer service with secure sites after shifts. Previous grounds maintenance experience and relevant certificates are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience leading or supporting a small team is desirable.
• Relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance qualifications/certificates are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties.
• Maintain parks, gardens, open spaces, roadsides and other public areas.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for allocated work and provide on-site support to a team of up to 5 staff.
• Ensure the safety of colleagues, members of the public and yourself.
• Report hazards, incidents and close calls.
• Use in-cab and handheld devices to update completed work and monitor progress.
• Liaise with the office regarding any issues arising during the working day.
• Ensure gates, barriers and premises are secured after work is completed.
• Safeguard keys and equipment at all times.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and assist with maintaining safe and attractive public spaces.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Team leadership

Health & safety

Education

Grounds maintenance qualifications/certificates

Horticultural qualifications

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative

Location: Slough
Contract: Temporary / Full Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative to help maintain parks, gardens, open spaces, roadsides and public areas across the borough to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties.
• Maintain parks, gardens, open spaces, roadsides and other public areas.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for allocated work and provide on-site support to a team of up to 5 staff.
• Ensure the safety of colleagues, members of the public and yourself.
• Report hazards, incidents and close calls.
• Use in-cab and handheld devices to update completed work and monitor progress.
• Liaise with the office regarding any issues arising during the working day.
• Ensure gates, barriers and premises are secured after work is completed.
• Safeguard keys and equipment at all times.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and assist with maintaining safe and attractive public spaces.

Requirements

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience leading or supporting a small team is desirable.
• Relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance qualifications/certificates are advantageous.