Grounds Person

Grounds Person - Vertas Group Limited
Northgate Grounds Depot
Monday to Friday (Annualised hours)
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
11.44 per hour
About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-service facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is putting our staff and customers at the heart of everything we do.
The Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Groundsman to join our Ipswich Grounds Team. If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and want to make the difference, then apply for this role today.
Main responsibilities for the Groundsman:
Supervisory role (for example, allocation of duties, work rotas)
General maintenance of sites (for example, grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, hoeing, pruning, strimming, planting, weed control using chemicals, seeding, etc)
Setting out and overmarking of sports pitches and upkeep of artificial/synthetic surfaces
Use of the usual range of tools and equipment and the use of powered hand tools and ride-on mowers
Oversight of the correct usage and maintenance of equipment and vehicle
Interpretation of plans, site preparation, soft and hard landscaping
The Groundsman will have:
Highly motivated
Experience of commercial or amenity horticulture
Good communication and liaison skills
Clean current driving licence
Possession of PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates
Desirable:
Knowledge of fine turf surfaces
Understanding of the technical aspects of grounds maintenance, ie, specifications and health and safety requirements
Good plant knowledge
Horticultural qualification
Experience of towing a trailer
Experience in Grounds Maintenance
Vertas is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
Benefits :
Non contractual benefits
Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited.