Overview
QinetiQ is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative at our Boscombe Down site, Boscombe, England. The role is 37 hours per week, fully on-site.
The Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you will support the grounds maintenance services in support of operations and general grounds maintenance. You will deliver a wide variety of specialist grounds services to ensure standards and quality of work are met at the required level.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Maintaining grounds knowledge, awareness of land legislative standards and developments
* Providing grounds maintenance support and services
* Ensuring the robust application of health, safety and environmental procedures
* Identifying and ensuring all key assets are available and appropriately maintained, making recommendations on improvements
* Delivering specialist grounds services including attention to pest and tree hazards
* The prioritisation of work programmes to satisfy business needs
Essential Experience
* The ability to be proactive, driven and enthusiastic
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* The ability to organise and prioritise work
* The ability to thrive as part of a team and work independently where appropriate
* Proven ability to solve problems and safely deploy equipment/processes
* Previous experience in a similar role
Essential Qualifications
* Full driving licence
Location and Site
Boscombe Down site. This role is on-site at a military aviation and aerospace testing facility.
Why Join QinetiQ
Join a diverse and inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation and tackling complex challenges. We offer opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology and a supportive environment where you can realise your full potential.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal for various benefits
* Support for the Armed Forces community and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
* Volunteering opportunities with charities and local communities
Recruitment Process
QinetiQ aims to be inclusive and supportive of candidates. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Some roles require national security vetting; eligible candidates may transfer existing clearances upon appointment. All applicants for this role must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum.
UK government guidance on vetting is available at GOV.UK. (Please note: this is part of the job description content and not linked externally here.)
Additional
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18431
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