Groundsperson (Public Sector)

Groundsperson (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Groundsperson for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Newtownabbey site.

Responsibilities

• To drive, operate and maintain a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service on a commercial scale, including rotovators, chain saws, grass cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmer's, push mowers, ride on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge cutters etc.
• To use a range of handheld equipment and tools associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service, including secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment etc.
• To establish and maintain shrub beds and grassed areas including reclaiming, fencing off, ground planting & preparation, hard landscaping, removal of dead trees, planting trees shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, pruning, weeding, rolling and watering as required.
• To clean and lift litter and larger debris from hard areas, shrub beds, rough grass, waterways and shop areas (daily), including the removal of such things as fly tipping material, building rubble, and bonfire debris etc.
• To spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers
• To load and unload all equipment, materials and waste.
• To ensure running repairs are carried out and the minor maintenance of equipment and machinery including, for example, the sharpening, adjusting and renewal of blades as required, etc.

The Ideal Person Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or manual outdoor work
• Ability to use grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers and strimmers
• Good understanding of health & safety in an outdoor environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Desirable

• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
• Experience operating ride on mowers or similar machinery
• Full driving licence
• Experience working within a public sector or facilities environment

Remuneration

£25,185 - £25,989 plus Van & Fuel Card

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Newtownabbey or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. IND02

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