Groundsman Assistant in Norwich

Norwich Full-Time On-site

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Groundsman 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 Groundsman 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.

Apply today to join the Sodexo team at Shell Bacton.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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