Grounds Maintenance Assistant – Outdoors, Training Provided

Sodexo Ltd; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Groundsman Assistant at Shell Bacton to maintain outdoor grounds and assist the Facilities Management team. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £14.21 per hour and full UK driving licence required.

You will perform grass cutting, pruning, plant care, waste removal and routine equipment checks, while following Health & Safety guidelines and providing a professional customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ideally experienced in grounds maintenance or horticultural work.
• Knowledgeable about Health & Safety requirements.
• Willing to undertake training and develop new skills.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely and responsibly.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.
• LANTRA training and Level 2 Application of Pesticides certification are desirable, but not essential. Training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the site.
• Grass cutting, edge trimming and general pruning.
• Watering plants, flower beds and containers.
• Collecting and removing waste generated through grounds maintenance activities.
• Emptying and removing rubbish from waste bins.
• Carrying out routine checks and preventative maintenance on grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Assisting the Handyman and Cleaning teams when required.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Reporting any hazards, unsafe procedures or concerns to your Line Manager.
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
• Completing all required company paperwork and records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Working as part of the wider Facilities Management team.
• Undertaking reasonable overtime when required.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Team player

Health & Safety

Job description

Sodexo is recruiting a Groundsman Assistant at Shell Bacton to maintain outdoor grounds and assist the Facilities Management team. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £14.21 per hour and full UK driving licence required.

You will perform grass cutting, pruning, plant care, waste removal and routine equipment checks, while following Health & Safety guidelines and providing a professional customer-focused service.