At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain outdoor school areas, ensuring they are tidy and safe.
- Company: Join Vertas, a team dedicated to exceptional service in facilities management.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.87/hour with potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30, across multiple school sites.
- Why this job: Enjoy hands-on outdoor work while making schools beautiful and welcoming.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and previous grounds maintenance experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ 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)
- Enhanced DBS check (required due to working in schools)
- 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
Are you passionate about cleaning, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments and enjoy hands-on outdoor work, we'd love to hear from you.
Grounds Maintenance & Facilities Operative – School Sites (Part-Time) employer: Opus People Solutions
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