Ground Operative

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Ground Maintenance Operative to join our team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and safety of outdoor spaces. This role involves performing a variety of landscaping, gardening, and maintenance tasks to ensure that grounds are well-kept, functional, and visually appealing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for outdoor environment care. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with construction experience, horticulture knowledge, or hands-on skills in landscape maintenance to contribute to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping activities including mowing, pruning, planting, and lawn care to maintain healthy and attractive outdoor spaces.
• Operate and maintain power tools such as trimmers, blowers, and hedge cutters safely and effectively.
• Use hand tools for planting, digging, edging, and other gardening tasks with precision.
• Manage irrigation systems to ensure proper watering schedules and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Conduct general grounds maintenance including debris clearance, weed control, and surface repairs.
• Operate small plant equipment such as pedestrian mower, strimmer, hedge cutter and blower when necessary for larger landscaping or site preparation projects.
• Carry out routine mechanical inspections on tools and machinery to ensure safe operation and perform basic repairs or report faults.
• Assist with seasonal planting schemes and horticultural improvements to enhance landscape aesthetics.
• Follow health and safety protocols diligently while working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements

• Car License (cat B)
• expereince using a tipper with trailer
• No more than 6 points showing on license
• No DD,DR, IN10 or TT99 endorsements showing on license.
• Available to start immediate

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So, you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.

Free counselling sessions mental health and awareness.

We offer financial well-being assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Perkify This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our Perkify platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme.

We also give our employees a chance to win up to £1000 each week.

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