Grounds Maintenance Operative Hays is seeking a Grounds Operative to work as a part of the team. We are particularly seeking someone with a specialism in working on sports pitches for this role.Job Description:Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscapes as detailed in work schedules, job tickets or as directed by managerUndertaking all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces Setting up sports pitches or amenity surfaces, maintaining the surrounding areas and carry out general dutiesUndertaking minor repair and landscaping workTo ensure that adequate provision of warning notices is provided when carrying out cutting/spraying operations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Experience with managing sports pitches is essentialTrade qualified person trained to City and Guilds levels or equivalentBasic knowledge of various ground maintenance procedures requiredWORKING HOURS:This is a full time, permanent, non term time role working Monday to Friday from 7am-3pm for 35 hours per week.Benefits:25 days annual leave per annumFree parkingPension schemePrivate medical insurance (taxable/optional)Life assuranceAccess to gymWhat you need to do nowIf you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. ..... full job details .....