Overview
JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Operative
LOCATION: Bracknell
SALARY: £12.60/hr
DURATION: 12 weeks initially to go to Perm
The Employer: We are looking to fill the role of a Grounds Maintenance Operative within a housing environment. Our client is one of the largest Social Housing providers in the South of England. They are ambitious and have a five-year plan; we are seeking a GMO to assist with this, with the main aim of creating a sustainable future for social housing, building new homes and investing in existing ones to create vibrant, thriving communities.
The Role
* Responsible for the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service to the communal areas of our client’s managed estates.
* Upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges and soft landscaping/minor tree work.
* Using a PDA Reporting system to record site visits and tasks carried out.
* Tasks include grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other related works.
* Ensuring that equipment is regularly washed, kept clean and in good condition; report any defects to the supervisor.
* Assist all other trades as required, ensuring residents/customers receive a high-quality service.
The Candidate
* Experience in a similar role or trade background, preferably with experience of Grounds Maintenance.
* Knowledge and skills in the use of both mechanical and hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations.
* Understanding of customer needs and ability to think quickly when needed.
* Courteous and professional demeanor.
* Great communication skills.
* Clean Driving Licence (with towing ability DESIRABLE).
* Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience.
* PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential).
* NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential).
Summary
This is a full-time role, working a 40 hour week over 5 days.
The role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.
Interview
The client is keen to fill this role quickly, so if it is of interest, please send your CV to us so we can put your name forward for the interview stage.
Call Carol at RGB Recruitment (phone number removed).
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