Grounds Maintenance Operative

Role: Grounds Maintenance OperativeSalary: £24,757.20 per annumLocation: Tonbridge
The Role
Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? Do you have experience doing Grounds Maintenance work and want to be part of a company who give back to our local area? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you.
As our Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be involved in a variety of operations such as grass cutting, border works, hedge cuttings and working directly with the schools we service for their sports fields.
You must be self-motivated, a fantastic communicator and have demonstratable knowledge of Health and Safety and safe work practices.
Due to the nature of working being carried out, we do require the successful applicant to have a Full (Clean) Driving License and be happy to undertake a DBS check.
Key Duties
Ensuring health and safety practices are maintained at all times and identifying risks, escalating issues to senior staff every time
Completing daily works for our customer contracts and maintaining an excellent level of customer service
Carry out safety checks on equipment
Using all equipment and materials correctly and safely ensures compliance with the required standards. Seeking guidance and direction for use as appropriate from Team Leader
Regularly liaising with customers and resolving any concerns, difficulties or issues, reporting problems and actioning instructions as required. Ensuring Landscape Services is represented professionally and in accordance with good customer care.
Where required, responding to and supporting inclement weather works i.e. snow clearing or flooded areas.What we need from you
Grounds Maintenance knowledge ideally in a similar role
Knowledge of horticulture and operational procedure
Demonstratable mowing and related experience
Demonstratable machinery maintenance knowledge and skill
Ability to commute to Tonbridge for workAbout Commercial Services Group
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the largest providers of public sector and education procurement and support services globally, with revenues of c£600M, 1,800 staff across 25 trading brands, providing services ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more.
Wholly owned by Kent County Council, CSG supports over 15,000 customers in 86 countries and collaborates with a supply chain of c1,000 suppliers