Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Derby

Temporary Ongoing
£12.00 PAYE + holiday ph

Hamilton Wood Associates are currently recruiting on behalf of a Derby based organisation, who are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on an ongoing contract

The main aim of the role will be to carry out a range of skilled horticultural and general duties in a range of open spaces.

Responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance Operative:

• Undertaking a range of horticulturally based maintenance activities including the cutting and strimming of grass, hedge cutting, pruning, planting and weed spraying

• Using a range of specialist hand tools and mechanical equipment including strimmer's, hedge cutters and ride-on mowers as directed, including undertaking regular maintenance and safety checks, cleaning and sharpening as required
• Assessing the range and extent of specialist work undertaken and the kind of specialist machinery or equipment to be used

• Carrying out daily maintenance and safety checks on the allocated vehicle and equipment, and reporting any defects
• Reporting accidents and incidents as they occur
• Maintaining records as required
• Conducting all duties in a safe and proper manner

Requirements of the Grounds Maintenance Operative include:

• UK Driving License
• Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent
• Pesticide training would be advantageous but not essential

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director, at Hamilton Woods on (phone number removed) or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing BH 4884. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please consider your application unsuccessful