Groundsperson

Kennedy Employment Solutions; Limavady; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Groundsperson in Limavady. This full-time role requires maintenance of sports and amenity areas, as well as expertise in horticulture. Candidates must possess at least one year of professional grounds maintenance experience or a recognized qualification like NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture, and a valid driving license. This position offers a valuable opportunity to apply your skills in horticulture and is expected to last until the end of October 2019.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s paid experience in grounds maintenance.
• Recognized qualification in horticulture required.
• Valid driving license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sports and amenity areas.
• Plant and maintain trees and shrubs.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Horticulture knowledge

Driving

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture

IOG - National Certificate

Job description

Position Overview

Kennedy Recruitment are working in connection with their Public Sector client to recruit a temporary Groundsperson to be based in Limavady. This is a full time role, Monday to Friday and expected to last until the end of October 2019.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills in horticulture, grounds maintenance!

Duties

• Basic setting out and marking of playing facilities
• Maintenance of sports and amenity areas
• Preparation, planting and maintenance of tree and shrub areas
• Preparation, seeding, turfing and maintenance of grass areas
• Simple pruning, hedge cutting, chemical control and application; under supervision
• Constructional labouring duties associated with the post and assisting more skilled operators in their duties
• Use and routine maintenance of all powered plant, vehicles and tractor operated machinery necessary for the job
• Driving and routine maintenance of any vehicle necessary for the transportation of goods, materials, equipment and personnel
• Opening, closing and locking gates, where appropriate
• Any other duties commensurate with the post that may reasonably be required by the team supervisor or other supervising officer

Requirements

• A minimum of one year's paid professional experience of working in grounds maintenance OR Possess a recognised relevant qualification, e.g NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture, OR IOG - National Certificate
• Hold a current valid driving licence

Candidates will be required to obtain an Enhanced Access NI check at a cost of £33.

Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. This will depend on the nature of the position and circumstances of the offences.

For this role, Kennedy Recruitment is acting in the capacity of an employment business.

Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Kennedy Recruitment adheres to all current employment legislation.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.