Grounds Maintenance Operative
Shift Times: 07:30-16:00 Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: £13.16 - £14.12 depending on experience
Location: OX14 3DB- Abingdon
Contract: Temp - Perm
Manpower are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for our client based out of Abingdon. Working in this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality ground's maintenance service on a large static site just outside of Abingdon. Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, hedge cutting. & litter picking. As well as jet washing and the use of ride n mowers too. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment.
The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice.
To succeed, you will need:
1. To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
2. Hold a full valid UK Driving License.
3. Pa1 / Pa6 certificates beneficial.
4. Willingness to learn & open to training.
5. Safety conscious mindset is key.
6. Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
7. Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
8. Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role is desirable.
You can look forward to the following benefits:
9. 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
10. Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
11. Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
12. Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
13. Weekly pay
About our client:
You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.