Job Description
We here at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for a full time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy but friendly team in the Wallingford, Reading areas. We are offering a competitive salary of £24,500 to £26,000 per annum / £11.78 to £12.50 an hour (dependent upon skills & experience), on a permanent contract.
About Grounds Care Group
We carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple Clients across the UK.
Operative
It is likely, that no two days will be the same, as you will be covering grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
You will be responsible for general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
You will need to be a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, but also on your own.
This is a physically demanding job role, working outside in all weather.
You will need to provide two satisfactory work references and be required to complete an enhanced DBS check for this role. Please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.
If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and like working outdoors then we’d love to hear from you, as you can make a great contribution joining our team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative. Don’t miss out, please click apply now!
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* PA1 AND PA6 (preferred)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
· In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* PA1 AND PA6 (preferred)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Essential Skills Required
Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
A Full UK Driving Licence.
Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.
Benefits
Benefits Working with Us
Monday to Friday (working week)
Overtime Available
Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday
Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
Referral Programme (Bonus)
Part of a Growing and Developing Organisation
Learning & Development Opportunities
Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.
Requirements
Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance. PA1 / PA6 Certificates. A Full UK Driving Licence. Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.