Overview
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Hourly Rate of Pay: £12.60
Contract Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40
Location: Regional Recruitment - Ashford, Kent, England, TN23 4QA
Requirement: Full UK Driving License
Main duties and responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities for this role include grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, clearing leaves, spraying, litter picking, and using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery to ensure all sites and external areas are maintained to a high standard. You will need to deliver additional services during the winter, such as gritting, clearing snow and installing Christmas trees. Additionally, you will report to management with relevant information regarding site hazards, operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures, and undertake additional training as and when required.
Qualifications and experience
* Previous grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not necessary.
* PAI & PA6 spraying license is desirable but not required.
* A full driving license is preferable as some roles require use of company vehicles.
* Good understanding of smartphone technology and ability to work across agile and flexible environments.
What we offer
* Market-leading flexible benefits scheme with tailored options
* Virtual GP for you and household members
* Salary Finance for financial wellbeing and early access to earned pay
* Choices flexible benefits platform (dental insurance, dining cards, discounts, etc.)
* MiDeals retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
* Life cover, Save-as-you-earn, and Mitie Matching Share Plan
* Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and a potential £10,000 top prize
* Training and development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Notes
Since 1987, Mitie has 76,000 employees and is the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company.
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