Job Title:
Groundsman
Base:
Searles
Leisure Group
Reporting
to:
Grounds Manager
Job
Purpose:
As
a Groundsman you will be an enthusiastic and energetic individual and part of
the wider Maintenance Grounds and Garden team. The postholder will be
required to support the Group in creating a five star, well maintained and
safe environment for our customers, by ensuring the Resort and Hotel grounds
are well maintained on a day-to-day basis in accordance with our procedures.
The job is based outdoors in all weathers and
includes tasks such as weeding, hedge cutting, grass cutting, strimming,
litter picking, groundwork, painting, emptying bins and general maintenance.
The
key focus is delivering and maintaining excellent customer service whilst
managing health and safety within the workplace.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
Maintain and develop the grounds areas to a five-star standard
of cleanliness, tidiness, presentation, and safety, including daily litter
picking, the emptying of bins, and visual checks on fire extinguishers,
across the resort.
·
Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
·
Ensure safe operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment,
machinery, and vehicles. Carry out essential maintenance work, equipment
checks, including
daily and routine maintenance and duties as trained to do so.
·
Work with the Company’s Health and Safety guidelines to maintain
and monitor a safe and secure environment for the welfare of our guests and
staff.
·
Be aware of the effects of your work on the customers around you
(e.g., disruption, noise, inconvenience).
·
Maintain, develop, and landscape all grounds, including grass,
hedges, recreational areas, woodland and caravan/lodge pitches.
·
Develop, prepare, repair and landscape Caravan/Lodge pitches.
This includes car parks, patios and paths, concrete bases and associated groundworks.
·
Assist the Grounds Supervisor with siting, connecting and disconnect
units to and from services, as trained to do so.
·
Respond promptly to customer problems and jobs, in liaison with
the Grounds Supervisor.
·
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, company
Health and Safety guidelines, and adhere to company and department policies
and procedures.
·
Identify potential risks and hazards around the sites.
·
To complete any training courses and in-house training as required
and participate
in team meetings.
·
Liaise and cooperate with your colleagues in all departments, maintain
effective and friendly working relationships.
·
Comply to all regulations
and policies such as Data Protection Act, Health & Safety and
Safeguarding, ensure a safe working
environment for all staff members.
·
To act as an ambassador for the business and ensure that the
Company is promoted externally on all occasions.
·
Support the company’s mission and objectives through compliance
to Policies and Procedures.
·
To perform any other duties as required.
Key
Relationships:
·
Grounds Supervisor
·
Grounds and Gardens Team
·
Maintenance Manager
Education,
Training & Experience:
·
Previous Experience in a similar role, with the use of garden
machinery and equipment.
·
Mowing and grounds maintenance experience.
·
Experience of Tractor driving & reversing trailers
(Desirable)
·
Manual Handling skills
·
Basic Maintenance skills
·
Plant Machinery operation experience (Desirable)
·
Teamwork skills and the ability to act as the public face of the
business
Disposition
& requirements:
·
Full valid Driving Licence for UK due to use of company
vehicles.
·
Flexible Schedule, for Working hours
·
Maintain a professional standard of work attire.
·
Passionate about delivering Excellent Customer Service
·
Positive with a ‘Can Do’ Attitude
·
Enthusiastic and Energetic Team Player
·
Ability to maintain an organised and tidy workspace.
·
Strong Work Ethic, Organised and with Good Timekeeping Skills
·
Polite and well-mannered with good communication skills
Hours of
Work:
40 hours per work, £12.75 per hour. As
detailed in contract to include weekends and bank holidays.