An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative based at Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6GP. Ideally, you will have some understanding of seasonal grounds maintenance and good attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
1. Cutting grass with ride-on/push mowers and strimmers.
2. Pruning shrubs and trees with shears, hedge cutters, and chainsaws (if qualified).
3. Removal of weeds with herbicide and by hand.
4. Leaf and debris collection using blowers, vacuums, and our Schmidt Road Sweeper (skills permitting).
5. Opportunity to carry out gritting overnight during November to March, with a £100 call-out fee and pay at time and a half.
Travel:
Travel to and from Granta Park can be direct from home by your own means or in a Company vehicle from our Head Office in Welney (PE14 9RQ). Hours of work will be 45 hours per week (if travelling direct to site), Monday to Friday, with opportunities for overtime paid at time and a half during the week and on Saturdays if available and desired.
Beneficial Qualifications:
* Full clean driving licence.
* Some experience in grounds maintenance.
* PA1 & PA6 qualifications.
* Horticultural qualification.
* Other tickets, e.g., chainsaw, forestry, and arboriculture.
What’s in it for you:
* Overtime at time and a half.
* Auto enrolment in Company pension.
* Sponsored training.
* Opportunities to progress and grow within the Company.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who enjoys working outdoors, no matter what the weather. We encourage a positive can-do attitude and good team spirit, so if this sounds like the job for you, please apply within. We look forward to hearing from you.
Salary:
Range from £11.44 per hour depending on experience. Plus, overtime paid at time and a half. Salary will be discussed upon interview.
Company Description:
Giles Landscapes & Management Ltd has over 35 years of experience specialising in a number of landscaping services for the commercial, private, and public sector. We are proud to be Chelsea Flower Show Gold and Silver Medal Winners and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Award Winners. We work alongside well-renowned clients such as Bidwells, FCC Environment, and building contractors such as SDC, Kier, Hill, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry, and more. We are a growing Company, looking to expand our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person
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