Temporary Grounds Maintenance Operative/Driver

Golden Homes Tree & Garden Services is a family run business that work in both private and commercial garden/Grounds Maintenance. The role includes grass cutting of private gardens and green areas on commercial sites. It also will include litter lifting of various commercial sites. You may be required to do some hedge cutting, pruning, turfing, powerwashing and general Grounds Maintenance. The successful applicant must be hardworking, reliable and able to work on own initiative and have good communication skills. Previous work experience in garden maintenance, to include grass cutting (including using a ride-on mower), hedge cutting, pruning would be beneficial. You will be part of a two man team and be responsible for grass cutting at both private and commercial sites as well as any other duties required. You must also have a full UK Driving Licence with at least 2 years driving experience and no more than 6 points on your licence. You must be able to demonstrable awareness/knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to amenity horticulture and the safe use of machinery/equipment. The successful applicant will be required to drive a transit type van.

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.45am to 4.45 pm and Friday 7.45am to 2.15pm. The position is temporary until the end of the season with the possibility of extension

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £9.00-£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• garden maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence with 2 years driving experience (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 03/05/2024
Reference ID: TEMPAPRIL24
Expected start date: 07/05/2024