Groundsman in Hunstanton

Base: Searles Leisure Group

Reporting to: Grounds Manager

Job Purpose: As a Groundsman you will be an enthusiastic and energetic individual and part of the wider Maintenance Grounds and Garden team. The postholder will be required to support the Group in creating a five star, well maintained and safe environment for our customers, by ensuring the Resort and Hotel grounds are well maintained on a day-to-day basis in accordance with our procedures. The job is based outdoors in all weathers and includes tasks such as weeding, hedge cutting, grass cutting, strimming, litter picking, groundwork, painting, emptying bins and general maintenance. The key focus is delivering and maintaining excellent customer service whilst managing health and safety within the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the grounds areas to a five-star standard of cleanliness, tidiness, presentation, and safety, including daily litter picking, the emptying of bins, and visual checks on fire extinguishers, across the resort.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Carry out essential maintenance work, equipment checks, including daily and routine maintenance and duties as trained to do so.
• Work with the Company’s Health and Safety guidelines to maintain and monitor a safe and secure environment for the welfare of our guests and staff.
• Be aware of the effects of your work on the customers around you (e.g., disruption, noise, inconvenience).
• Maintain, develop, and landscape all grounds, including grass, hedges, recreational areas, woodland and caravan/lodge pitches.
• Develop, prepare, repair and landscape Caravan/Lodge pitches. This includes car parks, patios and paths, concrete bases and associated groundworks.
• Assist the Grounds Supervisor with siting, connecting and disconnect units to and from services, as trained to do so.
• Respond promptly to customer problems and jobs, in liaison with the Grounds Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, company Health and Safety guidelines, and adhere to company and department policies and procedures.
• Identify potential risks and hazards around the sites.
• Complete any training courses and in-house training as required and participate in team meetings.
• Liaise and cooperate with your colleagues in all departments, maintain effective and friendly working relationships.
• Comply to all regulations and policies such as Data Protection Act, Health & Safety and Safeguarding, ensure a safe working environment for all staff members.
• Act as an ambassador for the business and ensure that the Company is promoted externally on all occasions.
• Support the company’s mission and objectives through compliance to Policies and Procedures.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Key Relationships:

• Grounds Supervisor
• Grounds and Gardens Team
• Maintenance Manager

Education, Training & Experience:

• Previous Experience in a similar role, with the use of garden machinery and equipment.
• Mowing and grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience of Tractor driving & reversing trailers (Desirable)
• Manual Handling skills
• Basic Maintenance skills
• Plant Machinery operation experience (Desirable)
• Teamwork skills and the ability to act as the public face of the business

Disposition & requirements:

• Full valid Driving Licence for UK due to use of company vehicles.
• Flexible Schedule, for Working hours
• Maintain a professional standard of work attire.
• Passionate about delivering Excellent Customer Service
• Positive with a ‘Can Do’ Attitude
• Enthusiastic and Energetic Team Player
• Ability to maintain an organised and tidy workspace.
• Strong Work Ethic, Organised and with Good Timekeeping Skills
• Polite and well-mannered with good communication skills

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week, £12.75 per hour. As detailed in contract to include weekends and bank holidays.