Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for Grounds Maintenance Operative To work as part of a team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple school locations. Hourly Rate: £13.45 Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00 (30-minute unpaid break) Friday: 07:00 - 15:00 (30-minute unpaid break) Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Dumfries, DG2 Vetting/Clearance: PVG clearance required Key Responsibilities Based primarily out of the Polmadie depot in Glasgow, the role involves working within a mobile grounds maintenance team. Duties include, but are not limited to: General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter Erecting and dismantling equipment Horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, and seeding Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and tarmac surfaces) Upkeep of artificial and synthetic pitches Tree care activities Painting and maintenance of sundry equipment Minor civil works, including repairs to slabs, kerbs, manholes, and surfaces Operation of light plant and powered tools Daily checks of vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment Seasonal duties such as gritting and snow clearance (weather dependent) Candidate Requirements Full UK driving licence (trailer towing experience advantageous) Experience using ride-on mower equipment Basic knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices Genera...