Grounds Operative

One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Grounds Operative on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm. Overview: To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces. Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources Key Responsibiltiies: * General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification. * Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial / synthetic / natural pitches. Undertake activities utilising craft skills e.g., interpretation of plans, site preparation and construction. * Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks, playgrounds, and open spaces. * Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation. * Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the work of trainees and other employees assigned to them. * Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required. * Ensure works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Departmental Health & safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. * Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a road worthy and good working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable. * Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy. * Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment Department. If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd