Grounds Maintenance
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Job Summary
6 Month Contract With A Local Authority
To carry out allocated grounds maintenance operations effectively and efficiently in accordance with agreed specifications ensuring that all service levels and key performance indicators are consistently achieved. The postholder will help maintain high-quality outdoor environments while delivering excellent customer service and contributing positively to team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out grounds maintenance tasks in line with work schedules and service standards.
Monitor the quality of work to ensure consistently high standards are maintained.
Work collaboratively with managers to continuously improve service delivery and raise operational standards.
Contribute to integrated service delivery at the point of execution.
Work co-operatively with colleagues as part of a team to ensure efficient operations.
Deliver high-quality services with enthusiasm and professionalism to enhance customer satisfaction.
Mow and cultivate grounds using hand tools powered equipment ride-on mowers and tractors.
Prepare and cultivate soil for planting and landscape improvements.
Maintain flower beds rose beds shrub areas and landscaped spaces including planting watering pruning and weeding.
Undertake hedge maintenance including trimming hoeing raking and weed control using manual and mechanical equipment.
Manage and maintain composting sites.
Carry out arboricultural tasks including tree planting watering staking pruning and general maintenance (up to 2 metres in height).
Clean maintain and supervise play areas including sand and water play zones.
Maintain outdoor furniture and fittings to ensure safety and usability.
Clear litter and waste from all work areas prior to maintenance activities.
Clean and wash mess facilities including showers and toilets.
Re-stock consumables as required.
Undertake other grounds-related duties as directed by management.
Hand tools (spades rakes hoes shears etc.)
Powered horticultural equipment
Ride-on mowers and tractors
Hedge trimmers and other mechanical equipment
Requirements
Experience in grounds maintenance horticulture landscaping or a similar outdoor environment.
Ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery safely and effectively.
Knowledge of safe working practices and health & safety regulations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
Relevant horticultural qualification.
Experience in arboricultural tasks.
Full UK driving licence.
- 35 Working Hours Per Week
- Bi-Weekly Payments
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
