Grounds Maintenance Operative - Job Role Overview
A Grounds Maintenance Operative is responsible for maintaining and improving outdoor areas across multiple sites, ensuring grounds are safe, clean, tidy, and presented to a high standard. The role involves a variety of practical outdoor tasks and requires someone who is physically fit, reliable, and able to work independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out general grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, weeding, planting, pruning, and litter picking.
- Maintaining gardens, parks, communal areas, and outdoor spaces to a high standard.
- Using and maintaining grounds maintenance tools and equipment safely.
- Following health and safety procedures while working outdoors and operating machinery.
- Travelling between different sites to complete scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Working efficiently as part of a team while also being able to manage tasks independently.
- Reporting any issues, hazards, or maintenance requirements to supervisors.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening, or outdoor work experience is preferred but not essential.
- A full UK driving licence is required, with the ability to travel between multiple locations.
- At least two years' relevant experience is desirable.
- PA1/PA6 spraying qualifications are desirable, although training may be available.
- Good physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual work in different weather conditions.
- A hardworking, punctual, and enthusiastic attitude.
- The ability to follow instructions and complete work to a high standard.
Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining attractive and safe environments, and is dependable when working across different locations. They should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to different tasks and sites.
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Grounds Maintenance Operative – AR employer: Southern Housing
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