Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative (025769) Kingston upon Thames, England
Salary: GBP14.5 - GBP14.5 per hour
Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative - Kingston Upon Thames
Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, £14.50 per hour
Are you a leader? Are you reliable and conscientious? Are you able to work on your own initiative?
If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!
At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Parks Infrastructure Team Leader to join our team in Kingston Upon Thames. Glendale maintains the parks and open spaces and social housing estates in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. We're proud to be working in Kingston and to work with local residents, park users and businesses to develop long-lasting partnerships, mutual benefits and an excellent service.
Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.
Who are you?
Practical qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in carpentry, plumbing, etc, and hold at least 2 years of experience in a similar field.
A confident person who can display good people management skills.
Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
Experienced using a wide variety of small engine machinery.
A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety.
A full UK driver's licence is required, the ability to tow is desirable.
Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.
A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You
Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of reactive and planned maintenance jobs, liaising with different suppliers, obtaining quotations, organising materials, repairing, and maintaining parks infrastructure (e.g., play equipment, paths, benches, fences, park buildings, etc.).
Taking responsibility for the works on site, including timekeeping, productivity arrangements for breaks, dealing with members of the public, visitors to the site and deliveries.
Proactively leading by example, motivating and guiding the team and maintaining workforce discipline.
Operating and ensuring others operate company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care and that daily checks and routine servicing are carried and properly recorded.
This is a hands-on position, and the successful candidate will be required to set time frames and quality expectations and lead by example.
What can Glendale offer you?
Incremental annual leave
Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Training and development
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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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