At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful green spaces through pruning, weed control, and waste management.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on horticultural excellence in Hull.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience with potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Perfect for students looking for summer work or a short-term role.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while working outdoors and learning new skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for plants and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
OLG Recruitment are looking for two Horticultural Groundsperson's for our client located in Hull. This is a contract position for 3 months with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete all assigned tasks within own competence to required SHEQ and business standards & times including but not limited to investigation, troubleshooting, planned repair scopes, preventative and predictive maintenance, equipment installation and projects.
- When required seek appropriate technical or safety guidance from competent persons. Whenever necessary, stop the job if unsafe or unsure.
- Assist maintenance planners and supervisors in the identification, specification and purchase requisition of materials necessary to carry out the job.
- Complete all aspects of horticulture SCPL scope document & work schedule to include chemical weed spraying regime, grass cutting & strimming.
- Pruning & trimming of all shrub beds, hedges, bushes and trees.
- Support deep clean of gullies, removing drain covers and clearing debris.
- Raise horticultural issues & areas of persistent grow to facilities supervisor, so the schedule can be modified to suit.
- Weekly collection & disposal of waste from SCP litter bins.
- Provide gritting service for SCPL & site partners during winter season.
- Dispensing grit/salt via gritting truck, by mechanical aid & by hand.
- Complete workplace safety and condition audits prior, during & post job completion.
Horticultural Operative in Hessle employer: OLG Recruitment
At OLG Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and professional growth. Our team in Hull enjoys a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills through hands-on experience and training opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in horticulture.
We think you need these skills to ace Horticultural Operative in Hessle
SHEQ Standards Compliance
Investigation Skills
Troubleshooting Skills
Preventative Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Equipment Installation
Chemical Weed Spraying
