Grounds Maintenance Operative / Driver

Roles and Responsibilities

Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operative (Driver)
Reporting to: Line Manager/Supervisor on a daily basis
Hours: This is a full-time position working a 40 hour week
Location : Denham

Job Description

The role of Grounds Maintenance Operative is essential in being able to provide professional grounds maintenance services for our Clients. The Grounds Maintenance Operative will be responsible for performing ongoing landscaping works, as well as routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Works would include a wide range of land-based husbandry services and conservation management.
Personal Specification

• Must hold a Full driving licence and a CSCS (labourer) card
• Must have previous experience in brush cutting and strimming
• Flexible approach to change
• Professional approach to work
• Ability to work as part of a team as well the ability to perform routine tasks without supervision
• Must be available for overtime, including occasional night work
• Must be prepared to take part in work-related training where the needs of the Business dictate it
• You will be required to consent to obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure &Barring Certificate

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Keeping all designated landscape areas neat and tidy as per the Contract Works Schedule
• To work on various sites as instructed by the Company
• Assisting with the grass cutting either by mowing or strimming
• Helping to prepare plant and maintain seasonal bedding
• Pesticide application (if qualified to so)
• Litter picking
• Hedge cutting
• Helping to maintain ornamental shrub beds and boarders
• To operate all machinery and vehicles as required by the demands of the job, if trained/qualified to do so
• Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures of which you will be made aware
• Carry out any additional works deemed necessary by the Company to fulfil obligations or contracts
• Ensure the appropriate upkeep, as per Company Policies, of Company premises, vehicles, machinery, tools and PPE
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools
• To undertake job-related training where required, to assist with the needs of the Business as well as your own personal development
• To have the responsibility of driving a company van for the transportation of colleagues and work associated equipment/stock, to and from site/suppliers