Grounds Maintenance Operative - Walsall
Walsall, Bloxwich, WS3 2PD
We have an exciting new contract commencing in Walsall!
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million. Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.
The Opportunity
* Full time, Permanent Role
* 40 Hours per week
* £12.60 per hour
* The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. The Grounds Maintenance Operative will be required to have an understanding in garden maintenance and the machinery used to carry out grounds maintenance tasks.
* Work outdoors and contribute to the maintenance of open spaces and the care of green spaces.
* Duties will include hedge trimming, clearing leaves, shrub bed maintenance, gritting in winter months, sweeping, garden clearance and litter as required. You will also be required to drive a company van or vehicle in order to carry out your work.
The Person
* The ideal candidate must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge, be honest, hardworking, reliable, personable, and have a keen interest in horticulture. In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package tailored to your skills and qualifications.
* Previous knowledge of Grounds Maintenance skills and horticulture are desirable; however, training will be provided.
* Previous experience of handheld machinery is desirable; however, full training will be given.
* Operative must hold a full, clean UK driving license.
* Reliable and conscientious with a can-do attitude.
* The willingness to wear PPE and comply with regulatory requirements is essential.
* PA1 & PA6 certifications are desirable.
* A willingness to learn.
* Ability to work on one's own initiative.
* Previous experience of grounds maintenance work and horticultural tasks.
* Availability and willingness to work evening overtime as required during the winter months for which an excellent bonus payment will be made each month.
What can Glendale offer you?
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual leave
* Employee discount portal
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Pension Scheme
* Career progression, training, and development
Glendale is a well-established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
How to Apply
Please apply with a letter of application and CV to northbussupport@glendale-services.co.uk.
About Glendale
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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