Overview
Job Opportunity: Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: St Mary Bourne
Hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000pa
Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.
Responsibilities
* Keeping our buildings, grounds, and facilities in top shape.
* Carrying out regular tasks like litter picking, weed control, painting, basic plumbing and carpentry
* Supporting wildlife-friendly habitat work around the site
* Ensuring all tasks are done safely, properly, and with pride
* Acting as a banksman for driving duties and keeping machinery in good working order
* Carrying out regular equipment and safety checks
* Spotting and reporting any health and safety concerns, and following through with best practice
* Working closely with our Health & Safety team to ensure high safety standards across the board
* Being ready to flex your hours from time to time to meet site needs (evenings and weekends on occasion)
Qualifications
* Some hands-on experience in basic plumbing, decorating, carpentry, or general building maintenance
* A practical mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
* Good communication skills and a willingness to follow processes
* The ability to work independently, as well as be a strong team player
* A flexible, proactive approach. If something needs doing, you\'re on it
* A genuine care for safety, people, and the environment
Preferred Attributes
* Are a doer who takes pride in your work
* Like solving problems and figuring things out
* Can plan your tasks and adapt when things change
* Believe in working safely and looking out for others
* Have an eye for detail and enjoy keeping things tidy, working, and well looked after
How to apply
Interested? Apply now or for more information please contact Claire at ta@vitacress.com
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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