Grounds Maintenance Operative

DescriptionJob Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative 
Location: Ellesmere Port - CH1
Salary: £22,000 
Hours: Mon-Thurs - 22 hours
Holidays: 25 + 8 Bank Holidays
You will be working for one of the largest Facilities Maintenance Companies in the World
They are a well-known global company who specialise in the Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Government, Healthcare and Educational sectors.
They are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative based at a prestigious site in Ellesmere Port.
Purpose of Job:
To provide efficient and effective grounds maintenance support to the site.
Ensuring general appearance of the grounds are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
Observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by management are adhered to.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the professional image of the company at all times.
Ensure that Planned Preventative Grounds and Horticultural Maintenance is carried out in line with task schedules and industry best practices
Inclusive of Winter Contingency and associated gritting.
Grass cutting using tractor with attachments, petrol lawnmowers and strimmer.
Weed control .
To clear litter, leaves and debris from around the site, and clean up spillages as required.
Tree pruning as necessary.
Identify any defects found to Line Manager.
Attend site and carry out reactive repairs as instructed by Line Manager.
To ensure that gullies, drains etc
are kept free from debris.
To dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required.
Painting - as required First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings, examples: tightening screws on window hinges, maintenance on door handles, minor repairs as a temporary measure after break-ins, vandalism etc.
Attributes:
Knowledge of Grounds maintenance
Time management skills, organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people verbally and in writing [Personable and approachable]
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to follow schedules and planned grounds maintenance tasks
Flexible approach to work and flexible hours [seasonable] May be required to work in adverse weather conditions
Required Skills:
Lantra or similar qualifications needed in sit on mowers, tractors, strimmer's, hedge cutters
Licence for pesticide spraying Licenced for trailer towing
Valid current driving licence
Preferred Skills:
Fork Lift truck Licence [4 tonne or less]
Chainsaw licence
The offer:-
Mon-Thurs 
Up to £22,000
Apply with CV FAO Sharon or call  [phone number removed]
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£22,000
Ellesmere Port
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