At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain outdoor school areas, ensuring they are tidy and safe.
- Company: Join Vertas, a team dedicated to exceptional service and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.87/hr with potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Enjoy hands-on work outdoors while making a difference in school environments.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and grounds maintenance experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.21 - 13.21 £ per hour.
Opus People Solutions are excited to recruit on behalf of Vertas for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Facilities Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces and enjoys working as part of a team to deliver high standards across school environments.
Location: Newark (travel between multiple school sites)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30
Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining school outdoor areas to a high standard
- Grass cutting and general grounds upkeep
- Operating equipment such as strimmers and other powered tools
- Marking out football pitches and running track lines
- Ensuring all areas are tidy, safe, and presentable at all times
- Travelling between various school locations across the Newark area
Requirements
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
- A DBS check may be applicable for this role
- Previous grounds maintenance or similar experience desirable
- Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment and power tools
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
- Right to Work checks
- Satisfactory references
- Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
- Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
- Assessment of suitability to work with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
Dynamic Grounds Maintenance Pro employer: Opus People Solutions
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