To provide a high-quality grounds maintenance service within QEF's contracted sites in a safe and professional manner to ensure a pleasant external environment that is free from litter and to support building trades in carrying out their duties.
Main duties of the job
* Mowing of lawns, preparation and pruning of borders and hedges.
* Minor tree surgery and general upkeep of horticultural areas.
* Ensure general tidiness of grounds, including litter picking, road/path sweeping and emptying external bins.
* Snow clearing and gritting of roads and paths.
* Driving agricultural vehicles.
* Use of communication devices (Pager / Mobile / Telephone).
* Assist with the placement of cones and barriers if/when necessary.
* Support and assist other trades as and when required.
* Use of pesticides and agricultural hand chemicals.
Job responsibilities
* Being responsible for and correct use of relevant tools, plant and machinery in line with Health & Safety guidelines.
* Interpret and work from routine instructions with minimum supervision.
* Flexible approach to the range of tasks required.
* An understanding of manual handling procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Full Driving Licence.
* Ability to work unsupervised.
* Ability to communicate effectively with members of staff and the public.
* Experience of driving agricultural vehicles.
Experience
* Experience in a similar role.
* Use of all relevant tools & equipment.
Qualifications
* A good level of general education.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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