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Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative, Limavady
Client: Staffline Group PLC
Location: Limavady
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ec463b922935
Job Views: 6
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Our Client, A Large Public Sector Organisation, requires a Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative to join their team.
Location: Limavady
Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
Main Duties:
1. Undertake horticulture, gardening, and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds, and similar open spaces, to the required standards.
2. Maintain a courteous attitude at all times, promote good working relationships between Council staff and the public, and handle or refer complaints or queries as necessary.
3. Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements, adhering to good governance, health, and safety standards.
4. Complete responsibilities promptly and effectively, maintaining confidentiality in all council-related work areas.
Full Job Description available on request.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
1. An NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
2. PA1/PA6 Certificate in weed control spraying.
3. Lantra (or similar) approved training in Grounds Maintenance Equipment.
4. Certified under NHSS Traffic Management Scheme.
5. OR
6. A minimum of 12 months' experience in:
7. Grounds maintenance, grass cutting, and horticulture within a commercial environment.
8. Setup, safe use, and routine maintenance of horticultural equipment/machinery, including ride-on grounds machinery.
9. Use of construction plant such as excavators, tractors (50HP+), and telescopic handlers.
10. General maintenance of outdoor areas, parks, and cemetery duties.
11. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its application, including working with various plant and equipment.
12. A full current UK driving license (Category C1).
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