Semi-Skilled Groundworker(Grounds Maintenance)

PPM Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping firm is seeking a dedicated individual for a 3-month contract in Sheffield. The role involves groundwork maintenance including excavation and planting, requiring experience with hand tools and adherence to health and safety regulations. Strong physical fitness and teamwork skills are essential, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in landscaping and groundworks.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Strong physical fitness for manual labour tasks.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration.
• Experience using a stihl saw and a pecker.
• Valid driver's license and car.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation and ground preparation tasks for pathways.
• Dig pathways and plant trees.
• Operate hand tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized worksite.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines.
• Report issues or hazards to the site supervisor.
• Follow supervisors' instructions for specific tasks.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Groundworks proficiency

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Stihl saw operation

Pecker operation

Tools

Stihl saw

Pecker

Job description

3 month contract

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our client's team, a leading Landscaping and Arborists. The successful candidate will play a crucial role on a grounds maintenance project in Sheffield, ensuring that all groundwork is completed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out excavation and ground preparation tasks for pathways
• Digging pathways and planting of trees
• Operate hand tools and machinery safely and efficiently, including stihl saw and a pecker
• Maintain a clean and organised worksite, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure project timelines are met
• Report any issues or hazards to the site supervisor promptly
• Follow instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks and project requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in landscaping and groundworks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently when required
• Strong physical fitness and stamina for manual labour tasks
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in construction environments
• Good communication skills to liaise with team members and supervisors
• Experience of using a stihl saw and a pecker
• A valid driver's licence and car