Forest Farm Tree Services was established in 1990. We are a small to medium sized family run business with around 20 employees, located in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire - close to junction 28 of the M1.
We pride ourselves on our strong ethos surrounding quality, safety, efficiency and experience. We are committed to working to the highest quality, which has seen us become one of the largest and longest established arboricultural companies in the East Midlands.
We use a vast array of equipment which allows us to undertake any task required; no matter how large or technical, in the safest possible manner. Alongside this, we have several full-time highly trained arboricultural teams, working for a large portfolio of mainly commercial, local authority and domestic clients.
We are able to offer our staff a real career, with progression opportunities. The work that we carry out is varied, offering our customers the highest quality service throughout all aspects of landscape services.
About the Job:
Due to new contract wins, we are looking for Grounds Maintenance operatives of all levels and experience to join our existing teams and help the progression of the grounds maintenance side of the company throughout the summer months. Throughout Winter, the successful candidate will be expected to work alongside our Arboricultural teams and carry out ground based Tree Surgery tasks.
Tasks that applicants will be required to carry out:
* Perform general grounds maintenance tasks while ensuring that company and third party property is not damaged.
* Follow strict health and safety procedures during work.
* Work within different teams, ensuring good working relationships are formed for the benefit of all individuals.
* Complete a varied workload, from footpath cutting to site maintenance and tree planting, ensuring a high standard of work is maintained throughout all tasks.
* Maintain and check company equipment.
* Communicate effectively with members of the public and company management.
Expected requirements:
* Work 40hrs/week with overtime and weekend work often required.
* Self-motivated, reliable, and possess a positive attitude towards work and professional development.
* Problem solver who understands the challenges this job can present.
* Share similar values to those that we hold as a company.
* Ability to cooperate with others in a team scenario ensuring safety and work quality is maintained.
* Experience in the safe use of grass and hedge cutting equipment.
* PA1 & 6 is preferred but not essential.
* NPTC units 201 & 202 are preferred but not essential.
* All PPE and work uniform will be provided and should be worn at all times.
* Experience and understanding of health and safety procedures and equipment inspection procedures.
In return we can offer:
* Ongoing training and development.
* Career progression.
* A competitive salary dependent on qualifications, experience, and ability.
* Paid overtime and weekend work at increased rates.
* Company Pension.
* Company social events.
* Onsite parking.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift.
* Overtime.
* Weekend availability.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Pinxton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Experience:
* Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (preferred).
Work Location: In person
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