Groundsperson Assistant

Groundsperson Assistant

Shell UK Bacton Gas Terminal, Paston Road, Bacton, NR12 0JE

• Pay: £14.21 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Full UK driving licence required

About the Role

The Sodexo team at Shell Bacton is looking for a reliable and hardworking Groundsperson Assistant to join our Grounds Maintenance and Facilities Management team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and attractive grounds. You will work as part of a friendly Facilities Management team, helping to ensure the site is maintained to a high standard.

Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do:

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out general grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the site.
• Grass cutting, edge trimming and general pruning.
• Watering plants, flower beds and containers.
• Collecting and removing waste generated through grounds maintenance activities.
• Emptying and removing rubbish from waste bins.
• Carrying out routine checks and preventative maintenance on grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Assisting the Handyman and Cleaning teams when required.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Reporting any hazards, unsafe procedures or concerns to your Line Manager.
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
• Completing all required company paperwork and records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Working as part of the wider Facilities Management team.
• Undertaking reasonable overtime when required.

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ideally experienced in grounds maintenance or horticultural work.
• Knowledgeable about Health & Safety requirements.
• Willing to undertake training and develop new skills.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely and responsibly.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.
• LANTRA training and Level 2 Application of Pesticides certification are desirable, but not essential. Training can be provided.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it's an opportunity to be part of something greater.

Belong – Be part of a company and team that values you for who you are.

Act – Work with purpose and make a positive impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive – Develop your skills, achieve your goals and grow throughout your career.

We also offer a range of benefits and rewards for our colleagues and their families, including:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice and support with work or personal issues affecting your wellbeing.
• Access to a 24-hour virtual GP service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular major retailers.
• Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed throughout your career with Sodexo.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Sodexo UK's enhanced benefits and leave policies.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can work outdoors, develop your skills and become part of a supportive Facilities Management team, we'd love to hear from you.

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