Grounds Maintenance Operative Chester-le-Street, England
Job description
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Grounds Maintenance Operative
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Grounds Maintenance Operative in the Grounds Maintenance Team. Working outdoors in all weathers using a broad range of horticultural and arboricultural equipment across Karbon to keep our customers neighbourhoods well maintained.
About the role
Our GMO’s are responsible for the upkeep of Karbon sites across the Karbon footprint, we work in all weathers using a variety of horticultural and arboricultural plant and equipment covering cyclical maintenance, garden clearances, grass cutting, and associated works as directed by the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative.
You will operate and be responsible for a variety of ride on and other horticultural equipment and drive an allocated Karbon vehicle. With relevant experience in a similar role, you will have a strong commitment to health and safety, quality service delivery and a high level of customer care and be able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative. In particular Ride on Mower experience and accreditation would be advantageous.
We are looking for an experienced Operative to join and support our Grounds Maintenance team in providing an already excellent service, delivered to our customers in a way that that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety, and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward thinking and continuous improvement.
A full UK driving license is essential.
About you
We are looking for candidates with drive and initiative committed to continual improvement with a high level of resilience. Candidates should have a working knowledge of a modern ground’s maintenance service and the challenges of improving areas. Experience of Ride On Mower operation would be an advantage as would experience of pesticide application. This must all be combined with a strong commitment to excellent customer service
About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Grounds Maintenance team led by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leaders If you require further information about the role, please contact Adam Birks 07711 494413 or Paul Walton 07736 904900.
Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
- Grounds Maintenance Operative – Permanent role
- Salary is £20,990 per annum (pay award pending)
- Location: We have 3 vacancies; one based in Newburn and two in Chester le Street
- 37 Hours per week 07:00 – 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 – 14:30 Friday
Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Important dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 5 March 2023
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date
Thursday 9 March 2023
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
