The Opportunity
Halmer Recruit is currently recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our client on a temporary ongoing basis in the Kingston area. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals looking for regular weekday work with an ASAP start.
Working Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm (30-minute lunch break), you will be paid £14.24 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay).
You will be working as part of a professional grounds maintenance team, maintaining a variety of commercial and public sector sites, including universities, schools, hospitals and care homes. Two days are the same, with a range of ground maintenance tasks carried out to ensure outdoor spaces are kept safe, tidy and well presented.
Key Responsibilities
- Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers
- Strimming, edging and lawn maintenance
- Hedge cutting and pruning
- Weeding, planting and mulching
- Leaf clearance and litter picking
- Shrub and flower bed maintenance
- General grounds maintenance across multiple sites
- Loading and unloading tools and equipment
- Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
- Delivering a high standard of work across all sites
Requirements
- Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural experience
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Valid DBS certificate (essential)
- Level 2 Horticulture qualification (essential)
- Good plant knowledge (essential)
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good understanding of ground maintenance equipment
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Skills and Qualities
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Good attention to detail
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual work
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Professional and courteous when working at customer sites
- Health and Safety conscious
What’s On Offer
- £14.24 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 7:00am – 4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break
- ASAP start
- Temporary ongoing assignment
- Weekly pay
- Opportunity to work across a variety of interesting sites, including universities, schools, hospitals and care homes
- Supportive team environment
This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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