Groundsperson,Gardener,Greenskeeper (Public Sector)

Groundsperson/Gardener/Greenskeeper (Public Sector)

VANRATH is exciting to work closely to support the role of a Groundsperson/Gardener/Greenskeeper for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 6 month assignment, with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping duties of Golf Courses, Cemeteries, Parks, Playing Fields, Landscaped areas and Open Spaces in accordance with Company Guidelines and standards, including the supervision of other staff as appropriate to scale, including deputising for the Chargehand as required and as directed. Answering Customer enquiries and delivery of information as required i.e. opening/closing times, directions etc.
• Safe, effective and appropriate use and daily maintenance (inspection, fuel, oil, fault reporting) of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery in line with Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Mobile grass cutting operations. Soil cultivation, fertilizing, site preparation and construction labouring. Horticultural operations such as the planting of trees, shrubs perennials, annuals and bulbs as directed.
• Driving large agricultural tractors and articulated vehicles e.g. van and trailer, as and when required.
• Hedge cutting and trimming operations, clearing leaves and litter. Simple pruning to trees, shrubs and perennials and the handling and application of chemical sprays as directed.
• Maintaining all records relevant to the post and undertaking of all duties in accordance with all Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures including Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, PPE, CoSHH etc., and participation in all relevant Training programmes.

Ideal Candidate

• Two years' employment experience in a horticulture and grounds maintenance environment in at least one of the following areas:

1. Sports Pitch Maintenance (grass)
2. Cemetery Maintenance
3. Golf course Maintenance
4. Horticultural Maintenance (Floral)

• Demonstrate a good understanding of Grounds Maintenance.
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
• Be physically fit and capable of carrying out wide range of manual tasks across any Company controlled site.
• Hold a full (i.e. not provisional) current UK driving licence and access to a car or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.
• Basic AccessNI clearance will be needed.

Desirable Criteria

• Chemical Handling and Application certificates PA1 and PA6A.
• NPTC Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent.

Remuneration

Circa £27,186 plus pension & holiday pay