Grounds Maintenance Operative

CSP are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative based in the Staffordshire area (ST13).  Working outdoors undertaking Grounds Maintenance work using ride on mowers, strimmer’s , pedestrian mowers hedge cutters and general gardening tools , Candidates will need a full driving licence.

Shifts – Mon – Fri 7.30am-3.30pm

Pay rate: £11.98ph (increasing to £12.28ph)

Role:

• Grounds Maintenance, grass cutting, weeding, edging, strimming, hedge maintenance, seasonal bedding maintenance and planting, manual and mechanical cleansing, sweeping and litter collection.
• Carry out the cleansing of public spaces to include litter picking, bin emptying, hand sweeping of detritus, removal of weed growth from pavements and paths and assist in the removal of flytipping where directed.
• Carry out general Grounds Maintenance works to include grass cutting, soft landscaping, fine turf care, maintenance of horticultural displays, chemical weed control, minor tree and hedge works.
• Operate and maintain to a basic standard a full range of powered hand tools and self-propelled horticultural and cleansing plant and equipment.
• To use appropriate mobile communication and IT systems and to follow work instructions and schedules to ensure work is completed to the required standard and in a timely manner

Skills:

• Candidates must be physically fit as this is a physically demanding role.
• Experience in a similar role required.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Must be ok with heavy lifting, working in all weather conditions and to be able to cope with potentially hazardous materials.