Grounds Maintenance Technician — Modern Tools & Benefits

Ground Control Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control Limited is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative for our Green Park site in Reading. You will perform routine and specialist tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, spraying, pruning and litter picking, using a range of equipment and safely maintaining tools and PPE.

You will record work with mobile tech and collaborate with colleagues to hit quality targets, with a full 40-hour week and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures and safe equipment use.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
• PA1/PA6 spraying qualifications and/or horticultural certification (desirable).
• Proactive, professional attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and specialist grounds maintenance tasks (grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, spraying, pruning, litter picking).
• Operate a range of equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintain tools, vehicles and PPE to a high standard and report defects.
• Record completed work using mobile technology (training provided).
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet quality and performance targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Safety awareness

Education

PA1 spraying qualification

PA6 spraying qualification

Horticultural certification

Tools

Lawn care equipment

PPE & safety gear

Job description

Ground Control Limited is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative for our Green Park site in Reading. You will perform routine and specialist tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, spraying, pruning and litter picking, using a range of equipment and safely maintaining tools and PPE.

You will record work with mobile tech and collaborate with colleagues to hit quality targets, with a full 40-hour week and a permanent contract.