Grounds Maintenance Operative
Salary: 30,000 to 35,000
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Type: Permanent
This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, which means that you will be paid all year and for holidays. Our client is a leading Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance company who look after the grounds of a mixed range of private and commercial clients from municipal parks and gardens to schools, universities, and commercial properties.
The Job:
Each GM Team is responsible for ensuring that the sites assigned to them are maintained to the highest standards. You will have a reasonable knowledge of gardening practices, and regular duties will center on the maintenance of grassed areas, mowing, hedge cutting, strimming, plant care, pruning, and spraying. You will also be involved in some planting, fencing, and small tree works. Additionally, you will assist with the Winter Gritting Program, which is paid at double time in addition to the salary.
You will ensure that you have the correct uniform and PPE and that the vehicles and machinery that you use are in good order and safe to operate.
The Person:
* You will need a driving licence to be considered for this position.
* Ideally, at least one year's previous experience in Landscaping.
* A broad range of Landscaping skills would be extremely useful.
* PA1 and PA6 Certificate, a Chainsaw ticket, and a Trailer Licence would be an advantage.
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