Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for temporary seasonal work in Folkestone. The role involves maintaining public spaces such as parks and cemeteries, ensuring they are clean and safe. Ideal candidates will have a driving license, and experience is preferred but training will be provided. Full availability during the busy season from May to September is essential.

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance tasks like hedge trimming and mowing preferred but not essential.
• Standard DBS check or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and housing areas.
• Engage with the public in a professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Public Engagement

Job description

Location: Various sites within Folkestone & Hythe District

Pay & Hours: £13.14 per hour. 37 hours per week

Type: Temporary Seasonal

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our client's team! You'll be responsible for maintaining parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and housing areas, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and well-kept at all times.

The ideal candidate will have a full driving licence and some experience in grounds maintenance tasks such as hedge trimming, mowing, and litter picking. You must be reliable, flexible, a standard DBS check will be carried out. Previous employment references will be obtained.

Full availability during the busy season (May to September) is essential.

️ Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Driving and attending designated routes

Drive company vehicles as required.

️ Engage with the public in a professional and calm manner.

️ Mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, and litter picking

Machinery pre-start checks and basic maintenance

Reporting issues or concerns to the supervisor

Working flexibly to meet operational needs

Experience in grounds maintenance (preferred but not essential - training provided)

️ Ability to operate maintenance equipment (training available)

Reliable, flexible, and available throughout the April-September peak season

Standard DBS check (or willingness to apply through us)

How to Apply

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