Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chargehand Groundsman to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk. If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and want to make a difference, then apply for this role today.
Responsibilities
* Supervisory role (for example, allocation of duties, work rotas)
* General maintenance of sites (for example, grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, hoeing, pruning, strimming, planting, weed control using chemicals, seeding, etc)
* Setting out and overmarking of sports pitches and upkeep of artificial/synthetic surfaces
* Use of the usual range of tools and equipment and the use of powered hand tools and ride-on mowers
* Oversight of the correct usage and maintenance of equipment and vehicle
* Interpretation of plans, site preparation, soft and hard landscaping
Qualifications and experience
* Highly motivated
* Experience of commercial or amenity horticulture
* Good communication and liaison skills
* Clean current driving licence
* Possession of PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates
* Desirable: Knowledge of fine turf surfaces
* Understanding of the technical aspects of grounds maintenance, i.e. specifications and health and safety requirements
* Good plant knowledge
* Horticultural qualification
* Experience of towing a trailer
* Experience in Grounds Maintenance
About Vertas Group
We are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believes that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
Safeguarding
The Vertas Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.
Pre-Employment Checks
* Children's barred list.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
* Medical suitability to work with children.
* Right to work.
* Satisfactory references.
* Suitability to work with children.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and therefore you must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings.
We are honoured to have been awarded the 2025 King\'s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. We are one of twenty-seven organisations nationally to be recognised with this prestigious award. This accolade highlights our outstanding dedication to sustainability and our commitment to making a difference for our people, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a company recognised as King\'s Award winners, highlighting our commitment to excellence and sustainability.
* Work for a company that understands that protecting the planet is non-negotiable.
Your Package
* £13.30 per hour
* Minimum of 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Shopping discount scheme with LifeWorks
* And much more…
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