Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Bracknell
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Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Hours: Full-time 8am-5pm Monday to Friday (40 hours a week)
Driving Licence: Essential
Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to work on a large site in Bracknell. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and skilled operative with a strong background in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high standard of grounds maintenance and landscaping across the site, ensuring all external areas are maintained safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out all aspects of lawn care, including mowing, fertilising, moss control and reseeding
* Plant, shrub and tree maintenance, including planting, pruning, pest and insect control, and feeding
* Maintaining paved and decked areas through pressure washing, cleaning, algaecide treatment, sealing and oiling
* Completing soft landscaping duties such as turfing, planting flower beds and shrubs, mulching, barking, weed control, hedge trimming and strimming
* Operating and maintaining irrigation and water systems
* Safe operation and routine maintenance of tools and machinery, including mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, long-arm trimmers, scarifiers, pressure washers and wood chippers
* Following written maintenance plans and schedules for weekly and seasonal tasks
* Adhering to all Health & Safety requirements, including the safe use of vehicles, equipment and machinery
* Ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, including waste management regulations
Requirements
* Proven experience within grounds maintenance or landscaping
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Reliable, hardworking and detail-focused approach
What You'll Get
* Competitive pay of £16.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
* Ongoing work on a high-quality site
* Support from a dedicated Hays consultant
If you're interested in this role and have the relevant experience, apply now or contact Hays for more information. xxuwjjq
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