Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Head Office (Wokingham UK)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000-£30,000
Hours: 40
Benefits: Family feel company • Flexible working hours • Training and progression opportunities • Annual performance and salary review • Competitive annual leave entitlement • Generous Company contribution toward gym membership • Matched pension contributions with length of service • Cycle to Work Scheme

Closing date: 21-03-2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our thriving UK Medical Manufacturing Company to work within our Buildings Department.
We are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative to install and maintain the flowers, trees, green spaces and external areas of the property.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the health of all plants and greenspaces, watering and feeding plants, trimming trees and shrubs, fertilising and mowing lawns, weeding gardens and keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter. Management of the waste disposal bins on site also forms a crucial part of the role on a daily basis.

You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers and fertilisers, as well as fencing and concrete repair to the grounds infrastructure while following Health and Safety Regulations. You will make sure our gardens and green spaces are always looking clean, healthy and beautiful.

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

• The ability to communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Experience as a professional Gardener/ Landscaper
• Familiarity with landscaping design
• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilisers
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations for landscaping
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• A love of the outdoors and plant life
• Ability to complete road surface repairs and fencing builds

Desirable Experience/Qualifications:

Gardening qualifications

Key Skills:

• Good communication
• Good people skills
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload
• Able to make decisions and self-manage
• Able to work in a team and on my own initiative
• Able to function effectively across a number of interrelated departments
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• Basic computer skills
• A methodical, organised and structured approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
• Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
• High level of commitment

Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the facility

Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• 08:00 am - 16:30 pm

**No Agencies Please**

Why Join Intersurgical

You will be joining a company where our people work together to meet our company goals. We have a strong family feel, and a friendly working environment and extend a warm welcome to all new employees. We are looking for commitment, a strong work ethic and flexibility in all our people and reward those who demonstrate these qualities. Intersurgical is only as good as the people who work for us and we value all of our employees.

You may have experience in the following: Grounds Maintenance Operative also be known as a Landscaping Technician, Outdoor Maintenance Worker, Green Space Caretaker, Groundskeeper, Landscape Maintenance Specialist, Horticulturalist, Lawn Care Technician, Exterior Facilities Technician, Grounds Management.

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