Job Description
Gardeners - Grounds Maintenance Operative
Salary: £24,127
Position: Full Time
We are looking for gardeners to join a busy grounds maintenance team to maintain our estates. You will be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver this service using various equipment including ride-on and all other mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, blowers, etc. You will be working to a plan on each estate which will enable you to deliver a high standard of service across all areas.
In housing, you can make a real difference. The role of Gardening - Estate Operative will involve:
* Grass cutting and collection
* Removal and disposal of green waste
* Hedge and bush reduction and shaping
* Strimming
* Weed management
* Shrub maintenance, pruning, and planting
* Litter picking
* Maintenance of hard standing areas
As an Estate Operative, we need you to have:
* General knowledge of grounds maintenance
* Experience of grass cutting and collection, hedge and bush reduction and shaping, strimming, weed management, shrub maintenance, pruning and planting, litter picking, and maintenance of hard standing areas
* Experience of using appropriate equipment including petrol machinery and ride-on mowers
* Ability to undertake physical activities including lifting heavy items and working to high standards
* Experience of working in a team
* Ability to maintain work records and reporting
* Experience of dealing with customers and a commitment to delivering high customer satisfaction
* Basic Health and Safety knowledge in gardening, including the use of chemicals and equipment
* Ability to work to and meet varying deadlines
* Current driving license
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