At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain beautiful landscapes and operate heavy machinery.
- Company: Dynamic grounds maintenance company in Coventry with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with potential for permanent placement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while working outdoors and gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with grounds maintenance and valid tickets for machinery operation.
We are recruiting a tickets-holding Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team for commercial and grounds upkeep projects across the region. This role requires a practical, hands-on professional with proven experience in heavy grounds machinery, tree surgery support, and general landscape maintenance. Candidates holding valid PA1/PA6, Chainsaw CS30/CS31, and IPAF qualifications will command the upper tier of the pay bracket.
Key Responsibilities
- Chemical & Plant Control: Safe application of pesticides and weed control treatments in line with PA1 / PA6 spraying guidelines.
- Tree & Vegetation Maintenance: Perform safe ground level chainsaw operations, brush clearance, and fallen timber processing. Operate stump grinders efficiently to clear stumps and roots from site perimeters.
- Machinery & Plant Operation: Operate compact diggers / mini-excavators for ground preparation, trenching, site clearance, and earthworks. Utilize IPAF platforms (MEWPs) for high-level tree work, hedge cutting, and site maintenance at height.
- General Grounds Maintenance: Execute routine grounds maintenance including commercial grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and site tidy-ups. Ensure daily checks, basic maintenance, and clean-downs are completed on all assigned tools, plant, and machinery.
Key Candidate Requirements
- Essential: Full UK Driving Licence (essential for site movement and vehicle/trailer towing).
- Proven track record in general grounds maintenance and commercial site upkeep.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience operating diggers, stump grinders, and power tools.
- Tickets & Qualifications (Preferred / Essential for higher pay rate): PA1 & PA6: Safe Use of Pesticides & Handheld Applicators. Chainsaw Qualifications: NPTC / Lantra CS30 / CS31 (Ground Maintenance & Cross-cutting). Stump Grinder & Mini Digger Ticket/Experience: CPCS / NPORS or proven site competency.
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: £14.24 - £17.93 / hour (offered rate aligned directly with held tickets and relevant industry experience).
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, daytime hours.
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Grounds Maintenance Operative in Coventry employer: PPM Recruitment
At PPM Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located in the vibrant area of King's Lynn, our team is dedicated to mentoring and providing growth opportunities for our employees, ensuring you develop your skills in quantity surveying while working alongside experienced professionals across diverse sectors. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a priority.
