Grounds Maintenance Operative

We offer a competitive salary of £26,250 per annum (£13.64 per hour). 37 hour per week 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance – access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies. Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme. Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. 2 paid half days volunteering per year. About The Role We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis to join our Onward Environmental team. The successful candidate will work in a local team around the area and are not required to report to a depot each day but must attend when required for team meetings and replenishment of supplies. A full UK driving licence is required for this role. The purpose of the role is to work as part of a mobile team to deliver a wide range of landscape maintenance and improvement works, resulting in a consistently high-quality environment, which improves our schemes and estates to create positive spaces for customers. Carrying out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and the removal of litter Training will be given to successful applicants in all aspects of the job description. You will be required to ensure that all works, and safety procedures are followed, and record keeping is accurate and to undertake routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery. What we require Full UK Driving Licence Previous experience in a similar ground’s maintenance, environmental services, or estates cleaning role. Excellent customer service and communication skills Willingness to work as part of a team. Proactive approach to following procedure Advantageous experience Ride on movers, hedge cutter, leaf blowers PA1 and PA6 qualifications in pesticides NVQ Level 2 in horticulture NPTC CS30,31 Chainsaw 360 rotating excavatotr Trailers -B+E #J-18808-Ljbffr