**Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operative**
**Location: Winchester**
**Hourly Rate: £11.44-12.38**
**Contract type: Full-time, Seasonal (8 months fixed-term contract)**
**Working hours: Monday - Friday 07:00-15:30, Friday 07:00-14:30**
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**About the role**
We currently require multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team
in Winchester to support over the busy spring and summer seasons. You will
keep several local grounds in a wonderful condition for our client through
grass cutting; using a ride on and pedestrian mower, strimming, pruning,
weeding, shrub and border maintenance, litter picking and any other related
horticultural duties.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience,
and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.
**Requirements**
* Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
* Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (strimmers, backpack blowers, and push mowers).
* Previous ride on mower experience would be an advantage.
* Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required.
* A full valid UK manual driving licence is essential.
* PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable.
**Why join us?**
As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no
two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re
committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can
thrive.
**What we offer**
* We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
* Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
* Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
* We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
**Benefits**
* Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Resources to manage your finances.
* Secure your future.
* Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
* Comprehensive resources and support.
**About _i_ dverde**
We are Europes largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape
creation, in the UK alone were a community of over 3,000 passionate
colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At _i_ dverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to
1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, were more than just a
company – were a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to
create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
**Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.
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**#GW**