Job description
Would you like to work for one of the UK's leading landscape companies operating across the facilities management and professional services industry? If so, please read on… Are you looking for a new opportunity in the landscape industry? Do you like working outdoors? Do you want to help make outdoor places look great? Do you want to be a part of creating a better environment? Then this is for you. Come And Join Us. We have an excellent opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at a leading company in the facilities industry. What will you achieve in the next 12 months? Pay rate: £10.90 Contract type: Permanent Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9JS Hours: 40 As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the following duties: Maintaining grass, hedges, borders, leaf clearance, litter picking and winter maintenance. Use our smart phone based operating system to report work activity completed Driving company vehicles and using equipment, ensuring they are looked after and any maintenance issues are reported. Responding quickly to requests for additional support Working strictly in accordance with Health and Safety instructions What we are looking for In order to be successful in this role you'll need to be working outdoors, with a willingness to learn more about landscaping and horticultural maintenance. You'll be using a variety of small machinery and ride on equipment, and we'll provide training for you if you haven't done that before. A full driving license is also required for most of our roles. You should have a good understanding of smartphone technology to ensure that work activity is properly recorded.