Grounds Maintenance Operator (Trailer Driver)
Job number UU02875 Country United Kingdom Region Manchester Location name Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works, The Causeway, Off Gateway Crescent, Broadway Industrial Estate, Chadderton, OL9 9XD Posting End Date 20/06/2025 Band 6d Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £27,841
Salary - £27,841
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works, The Causeway, Off Gateway Crescent, Broadway Industrial Estate, Chadderton, OL9 9XD
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Best Doctors
* Salary Finance
* Wealth at Work courses
* Deals and discounts
* EVolve Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Mental health first aiders
* ShareBuy
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for delivering a range of site maintenance activities across our Wastewater Treatment Works. This includes grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping, and minor building repairs, all in accordance with the site-specific maintenance plans. Your role is essential in ensuring that all non-asset areas of the site are maintained to the highest standards of quality, performance, and safety, in line with company expectations. You will play a key part in upholding the visual and operational standards of our facilities, contributing to a safe and well-maintained working environment.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Perform a range of maintenance tasksincluding grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping, and minor building repairs across multiple sites, following a set schedule.
* Operate and maintain equipmentsuch as vehicles, trailers, ride-on mowers, and handheld tools, while carrying out physically demanding work in outdoor environments with potential exposure to environmental hazards and sewage.
* Maintain accurate recordsof completed work using the company’s corporate system, and carry out minor remedial work on non-asset infrastructure (e.g. paving, fencing) within your level of training and competence.
* Support team operationsby organising daily tasks with the Team Leader, managing material stock levels, and contributing to the training of new starters from youth and agency programmes.
* Ensure safety and complianceby adhering to Health and Safety regulations, identifying site improvement opportunities, liaising with process and network teams, and safely handling and applying pesticides.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Ability to demonstrate practical experience of a variety of maintenance activities including grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping and building maintenance in an outdoor environment.
* Able to demonstrate practical experience in using a variety of machinery such as pedestrian mowers, strimmers, blowers, pole saws, hedge cutters and ride on mowers.
* Able to plan activities on a variety of sites to a schedule provided. * Able to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
* Ability to risk assess dynamically.
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
Qualifications
* Achieved Pesticide Application PA1& PA6 or be willing to undertake the qualification.
* Hold B + E towing entitlement or be will to undertake the qualification.
* City & Guilds / NVQ / Lantra qualification in land based industry is desirable
Full UK driving licence is required to carry out this role.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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