Experienced Ground Maintenance Operative

Skippers Grounds Maintenance Limited have been established since 2009 and are looking to expand our team further to accommodate the demand in work. We are contractors for many schools, councils and housing associations and carry our high standards through all aspects of our work. We provide grounds maintenance services all over the county. Our services include grass mowing (push and ride-on), strimming, white lining of school playing fields, hedge cutting, clearing leaves and litter picking.

Due to our workload rapidly expanding Skippers Ground Maintenance are looking motivated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our experienced grounds team.

We operate in many schools across the county and therefore will be carrying out DBS checks on the successful candidates.

The role will involve:
grass mowing (push and ride-on)
White line marking
Hedge cutting
Clearing of leaves and litter
Maintain shrub beds
Use specialist equipment and machinery and hand tools
Often working on your own or as part of a team
Driving a company vehicle to domestic and commercial properties across our area
Speak to the office to provide updates regarding jobs completed
Provide excellent customer services to all customers
Follow current health & safety policies

Salary:
Dependant on experience and qualifications.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Summer hours, 7:30am - 4:15pm Winter hours.

Some Weekends will be required and the opportunity for overtime during the summer months.

Benefits:
Full PPE provided
Branded uniform
20 days paid holiday and Bank holidays
Ongoing training and development
On-site parking
Use of company vehicles
Company pension
Time-in lieu hours - additional time worked in the summer, meaning more time off in the winter.

The ideal candidate must:
Have full clean UK driving licence.
Horticultural or Grounds keeping knowledge

We would like the ideal candidate to also hold (but not essential):
PA1 & 6 qualifications
Trailer licence
Chainsaw certificates
Street working certificate

Required Skills:
Be able to organise a small team to work across your designated sites
Have the ability to be flexible in during the day to day running of the business
Must be able to think logically and good at problems solving and able to effectively and quickly find solutions when necessary
Excellent communication skills with customer and within the teams
Must have a keen interest in the role and a willingness to learn
Must be reliable and a positive person who works well in a team
Must have a proactive approach to the work and be confident to think independently

If you feel this is a role for you, please provide a covering letter to explain any experience you have and why you are the ideal candidate for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Experience:
ground maintenance: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
UK Driving License (required)
PA1/PA6 pesticide certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person