Contract : Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by : Signing up to an approved Umbrella Company
Requirements
* Licence - Car/Van Driving Licence (Category B)
* **Job Title:** Garden/Ground Maintenance Operative
* **Location:** Rochester, Medway
* **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
* **Salary: ** £11.44 per hour (PAYE) / £14.78 per hour (Umbrella)
* **Job Type:** Ongoing Temporary, Leading to Permanent Positions
**Join Our Clients Team!**
The Best Connection is seeking **Garden/Ground Maintenance Operatives** for ongoing work with our client in Rochester, Medway. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to transition into a **permanent position**, with increased earning potential after a successful trial period.
**Key Responsibilities:**
As a Garden/Ground Maintenance Operative, you’ll work as part of a supportive team, focusing on the upkeep of green spaces. Your daily tasks will include:
* Weeding, strimming, planting, and grass cutting
* Assisting with the overall maintenance of grounds
**Requirements:**
To succeed in this role, you should meet the following criteria:
* **Previous experience** in grounds maintenance (preferred but not essential).
* A **full UK driving licence**, with no disqualifications and a maximum of 6 penalty points (insurance purposes).
**What We Offer:**
* **Competitive Pay Rates**: £11.44 per hour (PAYE) or £14.78 Umbrella
* Overtime after 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday) paid at **time and a half**
* Saturdays at **time and a half**
* Sundays and bank holidays at **double time**
* *Weekly Pay**: Every Friday, with online payslips available.
* **Dedicated Consultant**: Personal support throughout your employment.
* **Career Progression**: Temporary roles leading to permanent positions for successful candidates, with a salary increase upon becoming permanent.
**Why Join Us?**
This is a full-time, year-round opportunity—not seasonal work—with long-term potential. You’ll benefit from a collaborative working environment, opportunities for career growth, and competitive pay.
**Accelerate Your Application!**
* Apply online now, or for a quicker process, contact **The Best Connection Maidstone Office** directly.
Benefits
* Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
* 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
* Canteen
* Induction Training
* Ongoing Assignment
* Overtime Available
* Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
Maidstone
Rochester, Kent
maidstone@thebestconnection.co.uk
Call Carl or Mariana on 01622 664999