Grounds Maintenance Operative
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22 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
5 Month Contract With A local Authority
To carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance duties to ensure sports pitches landscaped areas and outdoor facilities are maintained to a high professional standard. The role includes driving company vehicles operating machinery pitch marking and applying chemical treatments where licensed
Key Responsibilities
Operate grounds maintenance machinery including:
Ride-on and pedestrian mowers
Strimmers and brush cutters
Hedge trimmers
Leaf blowers
Other handheld and powered equipment
Carry out mowing edging strimming and general turf maintenance.
Mark out football pitches and other sports areas to required specifications.
Prepare and maintain running tracks and athletics areas.
Assist with seasonal sports pitch renovations and turf repairs.
Drive company vehicles and tow trailers where required.
Ensure all equipment is used safely and maintained in good working order.
Carry out basic machinery checks and report defects.
Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
Requirements
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or similar role.
Experience operating mowers strimmers and other power tools.
Full UK driving licence.
Good understanding of health & safety practices.
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work to deadlines and maintain high standards.
- Bi-Weekly Payments
- 42 Working Hours per Week
- Enhanced DBS is required for this role
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
