Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job description

Position: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Static site based in Tadworth

Contract: Full Time 40 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: Basic salary £29,200 per annum

Reporting To: Team Leader

The Role

The role will involve carrying out grounds maintenance activities on a static site. Daily duties include, but are not limited to:

• General Grounds Maintenance
• Grass Cutting and Strimming
• Shrub pruning
• Hedge cutting
• Weed Maintenance
• Herbicide Application (if certificated)
• Litter picking
• Using a range of powered and non-powered horticultural equipment
• To assist with soft landscaping projects
• Driving company vehicle
• To undertake any other duties required by Management within the job holder’s competence.

Role holders are also required to:

• Always act in a professional manner as a representative of the organisation.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that the clients are always completely satisfied.
• Initiate suggestions to improve the organisation’s performance.
• Complete timesheets and other paperwork and ensure all is handed in promptly.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Full UK drivers licence.
• Garden maintenance experience is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Plant knowledge would be advantageous.
• Qualification in Horticulture is desirable but is not essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a similar role and have a passion for horticulture. The role is physically demanding and involves working outside in all weather conditions, which you must be comfortable with.

What we offer in return:

• A Competitive Salary
• Job Stability & Security
• Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme
• Company Events

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