Grounds maintenance operative - drax power station selby

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Drax Power Station – Selby

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing green services to private and public sector businesses.

The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. The Grounds maintenance Operative will be required to have an understanding in garden maintenance and have an understanding of the machinery used to carry out grounds maintenance tasks.

The Opportunity
* Fixed Term Full time ( 12 weeks)
* 40 Hours per week
* Work outdoors and contribute to the maintenance of open spaces and the care of green spaces.
* Duties will include hedge trimming, clearing leaves, shrub bed maintenance, gritting in winter months, sweeping, garden clearance and litter as required.

The Person
1. The ideal candidate must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge, be honest, hardworking, reliable and personable and have a keen interest in horticulture. In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package which is tailored to your skills and qualifications.
2. Previous knowledge of Grounds Maintenance skills and horticulture are desirable, however training will be provided.
3. Previous experience of handheld machinery is desirable, however full training will be given.