Overview
The post holder will be responsible for the upkeep and continual improvement works within the Grounds Maintenance team. The Grounds Maintenance Operative will provide an effective, efficient, and comprehensive Grounds maintenance service delivered to a high standard across the full portfolio of buildings and properties managed by Atlas and its clients.
The post holder will be responsible for the upkeep and continual improvement works within the Grounds Maintenance team. The Grounds Maintenance operative will provide an effective, efficient, and comprehensive Grounds maintenance service delivered to a high standard across the full portfolio of buildings and properties managed by Atlas and its clients.
Responsibilities
* Site supervision & maintenance of all external areas of the estate including the maintenance of green spaces and courtyards. Design, installation, and maintenance of seasonal displays including landscape projects. Application of pesticides and herbicides. Assist with winter gritting, litter picking and repair of roads, footpaths and hard standing, drains / gullys, street furniture and signage, identification of pests, diseases & potential hazards.
* Provide management support to the Grounds maintenance supervisor and Head of Estates and ensure the safe and continuous delivery of the Grounds maintenance service to properties situated within the Atlas Portfolio and those organisations that have contractual arrangements with Atlas.
* Carry out condition surveys of the estate and identify maintenance requirements, prioritise and schedule works.
* Drive fleet vehicles (including trailers), use all relevant tools and power tools and apply herbicides whilst being compliant with COSHH legislation.
* Maintain close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients including Directors, ward managers, clinical managers, heads of departments, local authorities and others, providing support and technical guidance where required or requested.
* Assist with development and exploitation of commercial opportunities to sell the service to new clients.
* Provide specialist knowledge and contribute to the review and feedback in support of the maintenance programme.
* Maintain regular contact with Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and other department managers regarding employee matters and site/task management.
* Provide and receive complex information and give expert and specialist advice on areas within your remit in response to government, national and local directives as appropriate.
* Proactively manage and control the planned maintenance schemes, including the implementation of any changes to current schedules of work, processes or new processes, ensuring changes comply with current regulations and guidance.
* Work alongside contractors who undertake works on site, ensuring all such work is undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, British Standards & Good Practice and conforms to specifications.
* Carry out research to identify potential changes to equipment or procedures to improve the quality of the service.
* Provide skilled technical support to senior managers on Grounds Maintenance matters.
* Undertake training as necessary to maintain current skill level and learn new techniques, staying up to date with mandatory training and any training required for changes in legislation.
* Be proficient with and widely use computer hardware and the full range of Microsoft Office applications as well as all facility and estates related specialist computerised systems.
* Promote and develop a culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care within the team.
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.
Requirements
You will possess and be able to apply significant horticultural knowledge and have experience of working to a high standard to demonstrate a good understanding and a commitment to Health and Safety in relation to Grounds Maintenance activities.
This may involve working with other trade groups and contractors to provide an effective Grounds maintenance service, which is responsive to the client’s needs and will involve problem solving and making changes as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
Additional Information
The post holder will be based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and will undertake their duties largely independently and is expected to be flexible in relation to working hours in order for Atlas to deliver its services efficiently. This may include frequent travelling between sites, working outside of normal hours or being flexible with start and finish times. Due to the nature of the role, it will be a requirement for the post holder to hold a full, current driving licence including the towing of trailers as and when required.
Please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification, for further information.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025
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