Job description
Staffline Derry is hiring on behalf of NIHE for a Groudsperson .
Role: Groundsperson
Rate of Pay: £
Location: Derry
Hours: 37 - Monday-Thursday: 8am-4:30pm & Friday: 8am-1pm
Duration: Up to three months, with possible extension.
Operational Responsibilities
1. Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery (, mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, chainsaws, rotovators).
2. Use hand tools such as secateurs, spades, forks, and spraying equipment.
3. Maintain grassed areas and shrub beds including planting, pruning, weeding, reseeding, watering, and tree care.
4. Carry out litter collection and remove debris such as fly-tipping and rubble from estates and public areas.
5. Apply pesticides and weed killers safely.
6. Load and unload equipment, materials, and waste.
7. Perform minor maintenance and running repairs on machinery.
8. Report hazards that may lead to public liability claims.
9. Provide good customer service while working on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executiveand ensure tenant safety.
Performance and Safety
10. Complete job records accurately using paperwork or electronic devices.
11. Work efficiently to meet targets and deadlines.
12. Follow Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, and COSHH procedures for chemicals.
13. Use PPE and equipment safely and report accidents or incidents.
14. Work with colleagues and contractors to complete jobs on time.
Requirement
15. Full driving licence including B1+E / C1+E categories.
16. Minimum 1 year experiencein grounds maintenance or using commercial grounds machinery (, mowers, tractors).
17. Practical knowledge of Health & Safety legislationin a maintenance environment.
18. Ability to perform heavy lifting duties.
19. Full driving licence (B+E)or willing to obtain within 3 months (C1E desirable).
20. Successful applicants must complete a Basic Disclosure checkthrough AccessNI. A criminal record will not automatically prevent employment.