Grounds Maintenance Operative

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To maintain and enhance communal outdoor spaces to a high standard ensuring they are safe clean and visually appealing for residents. The role involves carrying out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine grounds maintenance duties including weeding planting pruning watering and grass cutting.
Maintain lawns and landscaped areas using a range of machinery (e.g. mowers strimmers brush cutters).
Safely operate tools equipment and machinery in line with company and manufacturer guidelines.
Undertake minor landscaping projects to improve communal environments.
Clear leaves moss and snow and apply grit/salt when required.
Respond to vandalism (e.g. graffiti removal) and report incidents appropriately.
Identify and report maintenance issues or hazards in communal areas.
Monitor and report breaches of tenancy agreements such as anti-social behaviour or fly-tipping.
Support and guide apprentices or trainees when required.
Act as a point of contact for residents providing assistance or escalating queries.
Maintain a professional and courteous approach at all times.
Follow all health and safety procedures including the use of PPE.
Provide cover for colleagues and carry out additional duties as required.

Requirements

Experience in grounds maintenance gardening or a similar role.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
Full UK driving licence (Category C1) and ability to drive company vehicles.
Experience operating a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of horticulture or landscaping techniques.
Experience working in a customer-facing or housing environment.
Relevant qualifications in horticulture or grounds maintenance.

Additional Information

Bi-Weekly Payments
35 Hours Per Week

Required Skills:

Previous experience as an estate cleaner General education qualification (desirable) UK driving licence

3 Month Contract With A Local AuthorityJob PurposeTo maintain and enhance communal outdoor spaces to a high standard ensuring they are safe clean and visually appealing for residents. The role involves carrying out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks while delivering excellent custo...

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine grounds maintenance duties including weeding planting pruning watering and grass cutting.
Maintain lawns and landscaped areas using a range of machinery (e.g. mowers strimmers brush cutters).
Safely operate tools equipment and machinery in line with company and manufacturer guidelines.
Undertake minor landscaping projects to improve communal environments.
Clear leaves moss and snow and apply grit/salt when required.
Respond to vandalism (e.g. graffiti removal) and report incidents appropriately.
Identify and report maintenance issues or hazards in communal areas.
Monitor and report breaches of tenancy agreements such as anti-social behaviour or fly-tipping.
Support and guide apprentices or trainees when required.
Act as a point of contact for residents providing assistance or escalating queries.
Maintain a professional and courteous approach at all times.
Follow all health and safety procedures including the use of PPE.
Provide cover for colleagues and carry out additional duties as required.