Horticultural Operative
Wolviston Management Services
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Wolviston Management Services are currently recruiting for a Horticultural Operative to join a well-established, large-scale industrial site in the UK.
The Role
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary technical services team, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of horticultural and maintenance activities across the site. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all assigned tasks safely and efficiently, in line with SHEQ and business standards
- Undertake planned repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance activities
- Support installation works and general site maintenance
- Seek technical or safety advice when required and stop work if conditions are unsafe
- Deliver all aspects of the horticulture work schedule, including:
- Chemical weed spraying regimes
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Pruning and trimming of shrubs, hedges, bushes, and trees
- Identify and report persistent growth or horticultural issues to the Facilities Supervisor
- Assist with deep cleaning of gullies, including removal of drain covers and debris clearance
- Carry out weekly litter bin waste collection and disposal across site
- Assist planners and supervisors with material identification and requisition
- Complete workplace safety and condition audits before, during, and after tasks
- Provide winter gritting services across site
- Operate gritting vehicles and apply grit/salt manually and mechanically
- Previous experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or a similar role
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
- Strong team player with a proactive approach
- Good awareness of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic
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