Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Job Summary
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
To maintain and enhance the appearance safety and usability of grounds landscapes and outdoor spaces. The Grounds Maintenance Operative performs a variety of horticultural landscaping and general grounds care tasks to ensure high standards are achieved at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Mow grassed areas using pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
Strim edge and blow paths boundaries and landscaped areas.
Prune shrubs hedges and small trees following seasonal requirements.
Weed mulch and maintain flower beds and planters.
Leaf clearing litter picking and waste removal from site.
Assist with planting turfing and soft landscaping jobs.
Apply herbicides/pesticides (if trained and certificated).
Maintain sports fields playgrounds or specialist features (where applicable).
Safely operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment (mowers hedge trimmers strimmers blowers etc.).
Carry out basic maintenance checks and report defects.
Ensure all tools are stored securely and used in accordance with training.
Follow all site-specific risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Report hazards incidents and near misses promptly.
Drive vehicles safely (if required) and comply with company and site regulations.
Represent the organisation professionally at all times.
Liaise courteously with clients site users and members of the public.
Work collaboratively with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
Support seasonal or emergency tasks (e.g. gritting storm clean-up).
Requirements
Experience in grounds care landscaping or outdoor manual work.
Ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery safely (training may be provided).
Good physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Understanding of basic health and safety practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable punctual and self-motivated.
PA1/PA6 pesticide application certificates.
Experience with ride-on mowers or specialist equipment.
Knowledge of horticulture or sports turf maintenance.
Required Skills:
Previous experience as an estate cleaner General education qualification (desirable) UK driving licence
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
