At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful gardens and green spaces while working outdoors.
- Company: Join a dedicated estate maintenance team in Croydon.
- Benefits: Enjoy a rolling contract with 35 hours per week.
- Other info: Work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in gardening and grounds maintenance.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and previous gardening experience.
The predicted salary is between 24304 - 29704 £ per year.
- Grounds Maintenance Operative - Croydon
- FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL - MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE
- Location: Croydon, CR0 6SR
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 3-month rolling contract - Grounds Maintenance Operative - Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy estate maintenance team based in Croydon.
Applicants MUST hold a full UK driving licence. Candidates without a driving licence will not be considered for this position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining communal gardens, green spaces and outdoor areas across residential estates, ensuring they are kept clean, tidy and well-presented.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, weeding and pruning.
- Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, shrubs and communal green spaces across residential estates.
- Safely operate gardening equipment, including lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and brush cutters.
- Complete seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf clearance, planting and general outdoor upkeep.
- Identify and report damaged areas, fly-tipping and maintenance issues.
- Follow health and safety procedures while working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence - ESSENTIAL.
- Previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
- Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery, including strimmers, lawnmowers and hedge cutters.
- Ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work.
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Interested?
If you hold a full UK driving licence and have previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, Gardener, Groundskeeper or Landscape Operative, we'd love to hear from you.
Ground Maintenance Operative employer: Adversa Recruitment
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