JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Operative
LOCATION: Devonport Royal Dockyard
CONTRACT: Full Time – Permanent – 40 hrs per week
PAY RATE: £14.00 per hour
This position is a full-time role working Mon-Friday, working flexible hours to suit the operation.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
ABM UK is a leading facilities services company dedicated to providing customized solutions for a range of industries. With over 30 years of experience, ABM UK has built a reputation for excellence in delivering award-winning facility service solutions across the UK. We understand that each building and site is unique, which is why we prioritize understanding our client's challenges and tailoring our services to meet their needs.
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at ABM UK, you will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of various outdoor areas within the Dockyard. Your duties will include mowing lawns, trimming hedges/bushes, maintaining all walkways within and also external areas ensuring all outdoor areas are free of weeds, also ensuring that outdoor spaces are clean and presentable. You will also be required to operate a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Mow lawns and trim hedges
* Keep walkways clear of debris
* Perform general repairs and maintenance tasks
* Operate grounds maintenance equipment
* Follow health and safety guidelines
* Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective grounds maintenance
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar role is preferred
* Experience with using petrol two-stroke grass/hedge cutting equipment is preferable
* Experience with ride on grass-cutting equipment and tractordriving is preferable
* Knowledge of plant care and landscaping practices
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
* Physical fitness and ability to perform tasks that require bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to work in all weather conditions
* Full clean UK driving license
QUALIFICATIONS
* PA1 and PA6 Spraying Licence
* Full UK Driving Licence
* IPAF Licence (desirable)
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:
* 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
* Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
* Get Fit Programme
* Financial and legal support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to Lifeworks, our innovative employee app where you can find:
* Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
* Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
* Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page
ABOUT US
ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.
ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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