Gardener / Estate Operative - Grounds Maintenance Team
Location: Birmingham
Pay Rate: £12.50 - £14.00 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time
Vehicle Provided for Work Use
We're looking for Gardeners / Estate Operatives to join our busy Grounds Maintenance Team, helping us maintain and enhance the green spaces across our estates. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in delivering high standards, and have experience with grounds maintenance equipment, this could be the perfect role for you!
What You'll Be Doing
As part of a dedicated team, you'll follow estate-specific plans to ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard. Tasks include:
* Grass cutting and collection
* Hedge and bush reduction/shaping
* Strimming and weed control
* Shrub maintenance, pruning, and planting
* Litter picking and green waste disposal
* Maintenance of hard standing areas
What We're Looking For
* Experience in grounds maintenance and use of petrol machinery
* Skilled in operating ride-on mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, blowers, etc.
* Team player with good communication skills
* Able to maintain work records and report issues
* Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence
* Basic Health & Safety knowledge (including chemical/equipment use)
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable Qualifications
* PA1 & PA6 spraying licence
* Banksman training
* Licence to tow a trailer
What We Offer
* Vehicle provided for work use
* "Live Work Better" scheme promoting work-life balance
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
* Enhanced family leave and company pension (up to 10% match)
* Life cover (3x salary if in pension scheme)
* Organisational sick pay
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
* Medicash benefits (GP access, physio app, gym discounts, retail vouchers)
* Recognition through Employee Excellence Awards
* Staff Consultative Forum representation
* Access to Citizen's Wellbeing platform
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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