One of my local government clients is currently recruiting an experienced Grounds Operative on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Hybrid working role where you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.
Overview:
1. To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces.
2. Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources.
Responsibilities:
1. General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specifications.
2. Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial/synthetic/natural pitches. Undertake activities utilizing craft skills e.g., interpretation of plans, site preparation, and construction.
3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks, playgrounds, and open spaces.
4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and current legislation.
5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.
6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.
7. Ensure works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Departmental Health & Safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
8. Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a roadworthy and good working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable.
9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and record in accordance with the Authority's Playground Inspection Policy.
10. Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment Department.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd.
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