Grounds Maintenance Operative

Hours: Monday-Friday

7.30 Am - 4.00 Pm

Salary: £8.50 Up to £14 per hour depending on experienced

Benefits

· 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)

· Monday-Friday

· Pension Scheme

· Company works van used during working day

· Equipment and machinery for work all provided

· High-quality, professional works to be proud of

· Chances for personal development

· Growing and evolving company

· Long-term job positions with work guaranteed all year round

AAT Ground Services Ltd offers a comprehensive range of Grounds Maintenance services and fully managed maintenance programmes for all types of commercial Grounds Maintenance. Working on projects across the Plymouth for 10 years, with 20 years of combined professional and hardworking experience, that sets them apart. They look to build long lasting relationships with every one of their clients.

The Role – Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative:

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to fulfil the below tasks in a safe, professional and efficient manner. To work in accordance with given schedules and company Health and Safety policies/procedures. Reporting to the Managing Director regularly on a particular Works Contract. Maintaining a high standard of work and good flexible attitude in a lone working environment.

Tasks:

· Operate machinery including ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers. (chainsaw but not essential)

· Grass cutting - mowing/strimming.

· Hedge cutting, pruning.

· Weed removal/spraying.

· Cleaning and maintaining equipment.

· Field marking experience (not essential)

Person Specification - Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative:

· self-motivated, able to work independently.

· able to take instruction well.

· good communication with management.

· flexible approach, good attitude.

· able to work at a good pace, but with attention to detail.

· focussed on quality results.

· health and safety aware.

· practical and a problem-solver.

· punctual and reliable.

· enjoys working outside - physical fitness is required for the role.

· 2 or more years’ experience in Grounds Maintenance - experience to include: operating and maintaining machinery, grass cutting, hedge trimming, spraying, strimming.

· willing to learn new skills and take on extra training courses where required.

Qualifications Required:

· Full, current, clean driving licence and own transport to get to work (essential).

· Current PA1 & PA6 certificate (essential).

· Current CSCS Card/Rolo Qualification.

· Lantra Awards Certificate for the following would be an advantage: Brushcutters/Trimmers; Pedestrian Mowers; Ride on Mowers

We also have a position available on the tree works side of the business for either a trainee groundsman or experienced groundsman but unfortunately this is on a self employed basis only.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £8.50-£14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AAT01