Grounds Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance

Liss, Petersfield, and Surrounding areas

12-week temp to perm

-12.60 per hour moving to -26,208

Purpose:

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with best horticultural practise within the operating area.

Duties:

• Provide and carryout Grounds Maintenance Service as directed by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to the communal areas of the managed estates.
• To include grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other works as deemed necessary.
• Use PDA Reporting system to record site visits and record tasks carried out.
• Familiarise yourself with your responsibilities with Health & Safety policies & procedures and work in accordance with them at all times. To use all personal protective equipment provided as may be required to carry out the role.
• Engage in regular "Toolbox Talks" identifying any training or health & safety needs.
• Use appropriate tools for the task in hand and use the best horticultural practise.
• Be responsible for ensuring that equipment is regularly washed, kept clean and in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are kept clean with regular checks to oil and coolant levels reporting any defects to the fleet manager. Comply with company driving at work policy and procedure.
• Assist all other trades as and when required ensuring that residents/customers receive the best possible quality service.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this position

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing organisation/Direct Labour Organisation or Grounds Maintenance position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the range of practical and technical issues relevant to the provision of carrying out Grounds Maintenance.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of both mechanical & hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations.
• Current holder of National Proficiency Test certificate for the safe control & use of pesticide or Pa1, Pa6a.
• Current holder of a full UK driving Licence with towing ability.
• Understand/accept that people have different ways of reacting to problems & show the ability to modify own behaviour accordingly.
• Ability to communicate effectively & accurately in a manner that is readily understood.
• Acting in a positive and courteous manner, listening to internal & external customers understanding their needs & requirements.
• Demonstrates our Values and Behaviours.

Benefits

Van and Uniform provided

28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)

Pension up to 10%

Progression and Training

For more information, please call David Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.