At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain parks and public spaces, ensuring they look great for everyone.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on community beautification in Gosport.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, outdoor work, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for physical fitness and teamwork.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience while enjoying the fresh air and nature.
- Qualifications: Experience with gardening tools and a passion for outdoor work.
The predicted salary is between 26509 - 27500 £ per year.
Grounds Maintenance/ Strimmer (GOSGM) Gosport, England
To carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance duties across parks, open spaces, cemeteries, housing estates, highways, and public areas.
Ensuring all sites are kept safe, tidy, and visually appealing for residents and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Strimming & Brush cutting — trimming grass edges, banks, verges, pathways, obstacles, and hard‑to‑reach areas.
- Mowing — operating pedestrian, ride‑on, and tractor‑mounted mowers to maintain lawns, parks, and open spaces.
- Hedge Cutting — trimming hedges, shrubs, and bushes using powered and manual tools.
- Weed Control — removing weeds manually or using approved herbicides (PA1/PA6 desirable).
- Litter Picking — clearing litter, debris, fly‑tipping, and waste from public areas.
- Leaf Clearance — seasonal removal of leaves using blowers, rakes, and vacuums.
- Planting & Bedding — planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and maintaining seasonal displays.
- Cemetery Work — maintaining burial plots, grass areas, and assisting with grave preparation support tasks.
- Play Area Checks — basic safety inspections and reporting defects.
- General Maintenance — repairing fences, clearing pathways, maintaining signage, and minor grounds repairs.
- Equipment Care — cleaning, refuelling, and basic maintenance of tools and machinery.
- Health & Safety Compliance — following PPE requirements, safe working practices, and council policies.
Skills & Experience
- Experience using strimmers, hedge cutters, mowers, blowers, and hand tools.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Good physical fitness and stamina.
- Basic understanding of health & safety, risk assessments, and safe tool use.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills for interacting with the public when required.
- Full UK driving licence often preferred.
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Grounds Maintenance/ Strimmer in Gosport employer: Berry Recruitment Ltd
Berry Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises health and safety while maintaining high hygiene standards. With opportunities for online training and a temp to perm position, employees can expect meaningful growth and stability in their roles, all within the vibrant community of Basildon.
