At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain stunning canals and green spaces while working outdoors.
- Company: Join the UK's leading FM company, Mitie Landscapes.
- Benefits: Earn £13.10 per hour with full-time hours and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by protecting vital waterways for nature and communities.
- Qualifications: Passion for outdoor work, grounds maintenance experience, and a full driving licence.
Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at the UK's market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be supporting them in ensuring your team deliver the exceptional every day.
You will be working in partnership with Canal & River Trust, the UK's largest canal charity, who care for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers. Connecting many of the UK's urban and rural areas, we provide essential spaces for wildlife and people, helping us all feel happier and healthier. The 250-year-old waterways in our care – the canals, embankments, culverts and reservoirs as well as the bridges, locks and towpaths – and their vital ecosystems are threatened by the growing impact of climate change and more extreme weather. They need constant upkeep and investment. Without it, they face decline and closure, and we risk losing the incredible benefits they bring. Together, with your active support, we can keep canals alive. Join us and protect waterways for nature to thrive and everyone to enjoy.
You will be responsible for:
- Maintaining the Canal network including grass cutting & hedge cutting.
- Providing management with relevant information and reporting as required, including reporting any site hazards.
- Operating all vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
- Undertaking training as and when required.
What we are looking for:
- A passion for working outdoors.
- Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working environment.
- A good understanding of smartphone technology.
- Grounds Maintenance experience.
- Full driving licence.
Grounds Maintenance Operative in Bath employer: Mitie Group plc.
Mitie Group plc. is an excellent employer that values its team members by providing a supportive work environment in Tutnalls, where collaboration and reliability are key. With flexible part-time hours, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while benefiting from opportunities for personal growth and development within the company. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises safety, cleanliness, and exceptional service.
