Overview
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Company: TieTalent (A P Broome Landscapes Ltd)
Location: Pontyclun
Salary: £13 per hour
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Join to apply for the Ground Maintenance Operative role at TieTalent. A P Broome Landscapes Ltd is a thriving, well-established commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Preston, Lancashire, with over five decades of experience and multi-million-pound contracts nationwide, specialising in serving blue chip utilities.
Position Summary
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in Pontyclun and the surrounding area. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the grounds surrounding hazardous installations, such as substations and gas terminals, for various prestigious clients across our extensive contract portfolio. There may be occasional requirement to stop away from home when the sites you work on are a distance from your home address. A driving licence is essential for this role.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a two-person operations team, closely supported by our dedicated contract teams.
* Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout all operations.
* Conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks, in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.
* Utilise PA1/PA6 certifications, with a preference on knapsack spraying expertise to contribute to effective maintenance management.
* Apply strong organisational and communication skills to coordinate tasks efficiently.
* Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Maintain a valid UK Driving licence for required travel.
Essential Criteria
* Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
* NPTC PA1 & PA6 (preferably knapsack spraying)
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Ability to stop out due to coverage with stopping out bonus
Desirable Criteria
* PA2 ar (quad bike spraying)
* Woodchipper
* Utility Arboriculture Qualifications
* SHEA Passports (SHEA Gas, Power or Water)
* Manual Handling certification
* First Aid certification
* Grounds Maintenance certifications (substations)
* Competent Person (substations)
Benefits
* A competitive salary, commensurate with your qualifications and experience
* Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme
* 20 days of annual leave — some of which is taken for a full Christmas shutdown
* Provision of vehicle, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program, free confidential health and wellbeing advice
If you are passionate about grounds maintenance and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply. Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally. Candidates with relevant experience or job titles may also be considered for this role.
Additional Information
referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TieTalent by 2x. Get notified about new Maintenance Specialist jobs in Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom.
#J-18808-Ljbffr