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Grounds maintenance operative

Stornoway
Grounds maintenance operative
Posted: 15h ago
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OCS UK & Ireland is a facilities management company with 50,000 colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform general grounds maintenance to a high standard, including both mechanical and manual tasks. Maintain amenity lawns, high-profile areas, and off-campus gardens. Carry out soil cultivation, planting, pruning, mulching, watering, and weeding as required. Undertake weed and moss control and keep paths and borders clear of litter. Safely operate and maintain grounds machinery (ride-on mowers, tractors, trimmers, leaf blowers etc). Perform gritting and snow clearing duties when required. Ensure safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. Maintain a clean and secure work area and yard. Promote health and safety and comply with QSHE requirements. Support biodiversity and sustainability initiatives. Assist with manual tasks and other duties as directed. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria: Must have Right to Work in the UK. A PVG will be completed for the successful candidate. Good basic education with English and numerical skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Practical experience in grounds maintenance is preferred Hands-on team working ability. Good knowledge of grounds maintenance operations and safe equipment use. Ability to manage time effectively and work well in a team. Understanding the importance of maintaining high standards for campus users. Positive attitude, responsive to deadlines and customer requests. Desirable: Lantra/NPTC qualifications for powered and ride-on equipment. Previous employment in land-based industry. Advanced knowledge of grounds maintenance and machinery repair. Tractor driving experience. Experience working in educational, public, or private sectors. How to Apply: OCS UK & Ireland is a facilities management company with 50,000 colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment .

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