At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces and ensure gardens thrive.
- Company: Join a prestigious Local Authority with an award-winning maintenance team.
- Benefits: Earn £16.92 per hour, paid weekly, with potential for ongoing work.
- Other info: Flexible hours, teamwork environment, and opportunities to learn new skills.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, enjoy nature, and make a difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience with gardening tools and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 16.92 - 16.92 £ per hour.
Experienced and professional Grounds Maintenance Operatives required to work with a leading and highly reputable Local Authority. My client requires experienced Ground Maintenance Operatives to join their award-winning maintenance division on an ongoing temporary contract.
Location: Kidderminster (Wyre-Forst District Council)
Pay: £16.92 per hour (Paid weekly via umbrella)
Hours: 37 Hours (7am - 3pm Monday to Friday with possibility of weekend cover)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (potentially a rolling contract)
- Looking for experience of strimmers, pedestrian mowers and ideally ride-on mowers
- Must hold a full UK driving licence
- Experience of domestic/commercial garden or grounds maintenance/landscaping
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety at Work
- Technology Proficiency: Competence in using office software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and other in-house systems
- Be prepared to work outdoors in all weathers
- Physical fitness and mobility to withstand long periods of standing or walking
- Capability to build rapport with customers, fostering positive relationships and ensuring a positive working environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively, manage time efficiently, and maintain a structured workflow to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders, as well as the ability to listen actively and convey information clearly
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to handle multiple tasks promptly and efficiently
- Ability to work well as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and contribute positively to a cooperative work environment
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, tasks, and responsibilities in a dynamic environment, demonstrating resilience and a willingness to learn new skills
Interested? Call Josh Perryman on 0121 274 5610
We think you need these skills to ace Grounds Maintenance Operative
Communication Skills
Time Management
Professionalism
Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Property Maintenance
Multi-Trade Skills