Grounds Maintance Operative Required
Job Type: Grounds Maintance Op
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Level of experience, qualifications & related training: 1 years
Job description:
Grounds Maintance Op required for a highly regarded regional developer. ITS Building people are looking for a Grounds Maintance Operative to assist our client with a project based in Waterlooville, Hampshire. Own transport would be Essential for thos role.
This contract will start as a 12 week temporary contract through us with the end goal to go permanant with the compnay, with hours being 40 a week Monday-Friday and there may be an option to work overtime on the weekends at a higher rate.
Additional training and a full-time contract may be provided for the right candidates.
Your role will be doing:
* Provide and carryout Grounds Maintenance Service as directed by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to the communal areas
* To include grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other works as deemed necessary.
* Use PDA Reporting system to record site visits and record tasks carried out.
* To use all personal protective equipment provided as may be required to carry out the role.
* Engage in regular "Toolbox Talks" identifying any training or health & safety needs.
* Use appropriate tools for the task in hand and use best horticultural practise.
* Be responsible for ensuring that equipment is regularly washed, kept clean and in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor.
* Be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are kept clean with regular checks to oil and coolant levels reporting any defects to the fleet manager
* Assist all other trades as and when required ensuring that residents/customers receive the best possible quality service.
Requirements for the role
* A Clean drivers licence with towing ability.
* Own PPE ( Hard hat, Hi-Vis, Safety Shoes)
* Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing organisation/Direct Labour Organisation or Grounds Maintenance position.
* Current holder of National Proficiency Test certificate for the safe control & use of pesticide or Pa1, Pa6a.
* Knowledge and skills in the use of both mechanical & hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations.
ITS Building People - Trades & Labour requirement
The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment
regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic
or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment
for all.
Training/Progression opportunities:
[There may be opportunities to acquire additional qualifications with this role on Health and Safety, machinery and traffic management]
*Rate of Pay
Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted.
How to apply:
Please contact the office on 02380 238600 or apply here