Grounds Maintenance Operative - Bideford, United Kingdom - X2recruit

X2recruit

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Bideford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

X2 Recruit are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative for our Client in Bideford.

Driving license essential.

Carry out; grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting as and where instructed or according to the grass schedules and to the standards required.

This also includes litter picking and clearing of paths.
Play area inspections and undertaking minor repairs.

Carry out; seasonal maintenance of flower beds/shrub beds/gardens of remembrance in the cemeteries. This also includes; maintenance, clearance, litter picking and bin emptying according to our schedule or as directed. Carry out; planting, weeding, digging, hoeing and watering of flower planters and formal displays as necessary.

Assisting in the eradication of evasive plants and weeds, and encroaching grass and vegetation from pathways and roads.

To undertake prestart checks on vans, plant and other vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonne (B licence) classification as required in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations as stated within the operations manuals and to include the completion of daily defect sheets.

Responsibility for keeping machinery and equipment in good working condition and expediting rectification of faults etc, as well as processing logs in relation to mileage and fuel Carry out arboriculture work from the ground, including; felling of small trees, crown raising and clearance of wind blown or broken trees/limbs as required as part of a response team and general maintenance.

Contribute to the performance of the team, ensuring we maintain a high standard of service and support the Supervisor in making sure the team offers a customer focused service to help achieve continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.

Act as an ambassador for the Council by being professional, courteous and helpful.

To ensure; health and safety, safe systems of work, standards, processes and housekeeping are adhered to through regular checking and cleaning of; vehicles, equipment/machinery and working sites.

To work on own initiative and perform day to day tasks unsupervised when necessary.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
£12.02 per hour

Schedule: