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Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operative \nLocation: Winchester \nHourly Rate: £11.44-12.38 \nContract type: Full-time, Seasonal (8 months fixed-term contract) \nWorking hours: Monday - Friday 07:00-15:30, Friday 07:00-14:30\n\n****\n\nAbout the role\n\nWe currently require multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team\nin Winchester to support over the busy spring and summer seasons. You will\nkeep several local grounds in a wonderful condition for our client through\ngrass cutting; using a ride on and pedestrian mower, strimming, pruning,\nweeding, shrub and border maintenance, litter picking and any other related\nhorticultural duties. \n \nThis is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience,\nand grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.\n\nRequirements\n\n * Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.\n * Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (strimmers, backpack blowers, and push mowers).\n * Previous ride on mower experience would be an advantage.\n * Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.\n * Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required.\n * A full valid UK manual driving licence is essential.\n * PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable.\n\nWhy join us?\n\nAs the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no\ntwo projects are ever the same – and neither are our people.
That’s why we’re\ncommitted to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can\nthrive.\n\nWhat we offer\n\n * We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.\n * Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.\n * Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.\n * 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.\n\nBenefits\n\n * Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. \n * Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.\n * Support for personal and professional challenges.\n * Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.\n * Resources to manage your finances.\n * Secure your future.\n * Colleague of the month and annual awards.\n * Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.\n * Comprehensive resources and support.\n\nAbout i dverde\n\nWe are Europes largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape\ncreation, in the UK alone were a community of over 3,000 passionate\ncolleagues shaping the future of the green industry.\n\nAt i dverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to\n1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, were more than just a\ncompany – were a force for positive change.
We offer a range of services to\ncreate, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.\n\n**Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all. \n \n**\n\n#GW