Groundsperson – Limavady

Kennedy Recruitment are working in connection with their Public Sector client to recruit a temporary Groundsperson to be based in Limavady. This is a full time role, Monday to Friday and expected to last until the end of October 2019.

Responsibilities

• Basic setting out and marking of playing facilities
• Maintenance of sports and amenity areas
• Preparation, planting and maintenance of tree and shrub areas
• Preparation, seeding, turfing and maintenance of grass areas
• Simple pruning, hedge cutting, chemical control and application; under supervision
• Constructional labouring duties associated with the post and assisting more skilled operators in their duties
• Use and routine maintenance of all powered plant, vehicles and tractor operated machinery necessary for the job
• Driving and routine maintenance of any vehicle necessary for the transportation of goods, materials, equipment and personnel
• Opening, closing and locking gates, where appropriate
• Any other duties commensurate with the post that may reasonably be required by the team supervisor or other supervising officer

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year’s paid professional experience of working in grounds maintenance OR possess a recognised relevant qualification, e.g NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture, OR IOG – National Certificate
• Hold a current valid driving licence

Candidates will be required to obtain an Enhanced Access NI check at a cost of £33.

Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. This will depend on the nature of the position and circumstances of the offences.

Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Kennedy Recruitment adheres to all current employment legislation.

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