Grounds Maintenance Operative

Position: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Brentwood

Contract: Full Time 40 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: Basic salary £29,200 per annum

Reporting To: Team Leader

The role will involve carrying out grounds maintenance activities on a static site; daily duties include, but are not limited to:

• General Grounds Maintenance
• Grass Cutting and Striming
• Shrub pruning
• Hedge cutting
• Weed Maintenance
• Herbicide Application (if certificated)
• Litter picking
• Using a range of powered and non-powered horticultural equipment
• Assisting with soft landscaping projects
• Driving company vehicle
• Undertaking any other duties required by Management within the job holder's competence

Role holders are also required to:

• Always act in a professional manner as a representative of the organisation
• Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements
• Ensure that the clients are always completely satisfied
• Initiate suggestions to improve the organisation's performance
• Complete timesheets and other paperwork and ensure all is handed in promptly

• Full UK driver's licence
• Garden maintenance experience is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Plant knowledge would be advantageous
• Qualification in Horticulture is desirable but is not essential

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a similar role and have a passion for horticulture. The role is physically demanding and involves working outside in all weather conditions, which you must be comfortable with.

• A Competitive Salary
• Job Stability & Security
• Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme
• Company Events