Outdoor Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance Technician

5 Star Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment is seeking a grounds maintenance operative to carry out practical amenity horticulture to high standards within specified guidelines. You will perform grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and planting operations across council or client sites.

Requirements include an NVQ/Horticulture equating to two years' experience or equivalent, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 1 in Horticulture or a minimum of two years' proven practical grounds maintenance experience.
• Possession of a current, full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting duties, strimming, hedge trimming, and litter clearance as per the Grounds Maintenance Specification.
• Plant bedding plants, trees and shrubs and carry out shrub bed maintenance (pruning, division).
• Apply chemicals and maintain sports facilities and general soft landscaping work.

Skills

Grass cutting

Hedge trimming

Planting

Tool maintenance

Health & safety

Driving licence

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/Horticulture or 2+ years grounds maintenance

Tools

Pedestrian mowers

Strimmers

Mowing equipment

Job description

5 Star Recruitment is seeking a grounds maintenance operative to carry out practical amenity horticulture to high standards within specified guidelines. You will perform grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and planting operations across council or client sites.

Requirements include an NVQ/Horticulture equating to two years' experience or equivalent, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.