Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Richmond and surrounding areas  

Salary : £14.80 per hour

Benefits : Company vehicle

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week 07.30 - 16.00

We are currently looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to strengthen our existing team. The role involves delivering horticultural duties across sites in Richmond area. 

The successful candidate will hold a full UK Driving Licence, as you will be required to drive company vehicle to various sites in the contracted areas. 

Subject to a DBS Check

Your duties will include:

• Working across sites to deliver a range of Grounds Maintenance duties, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Building and maintaining good relationships with customers
• Operating horticultural machinery, i.e. strimmer, mowers etc.
• Taking part in training as and when required

Key Skills & Qualities needed:

• Previous experience of working as a Grounds Maintenance Operative or Landscape Gardener
• A highly motivated individual with excellent Grounds Maintenance skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• PA1 and PA6 certifications are desirable but not essential (or equivalent qualifications)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with the public, and other members of staff
• Punctual, hard-working and able to use their own initiative

What you can expect:

• In-depth training
• Personal development, including an opportunity to gain pesticide and horticulture qualifications
• A great team to join
• Company vehicle