Grounds Maintenance Operative - St. Austell, United Kingdom - Ocean Housing

Ocean Housing

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St. Austell, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Grounds Maintenance Operatives work as part of a team to provide a grounds maintenance services, responsibilities include to:

Complete horticultural duties as required across Ocean's stock including grass cutting, strimming, weeding, maintaining and planting shrubs, trees, plants and other grounds maintenance and gardening tasks
Assess site conditions and make decisions on most appropriate work to be undertaken and equipment to be used in accordance with weather conditions and best practice
Conduct estate checks when on site, identifying and reporting any issues that may pose a health and safety risk to the public
Be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and daily/routine checks of any plant or machinery provided

Qualifications and Experience

Educated to NVQ Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 25)) or equivalent and Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 25 in English/Literacy) or equivalent
Valid Driving Licence
Grounds Maintenance experience and ability to carry out a wide range of horticultural tasks
A good understanding of health and safety issues and risks in relation to grounds maintenance

About You

Exude a positive and welcoming persona and good customer service skills
Ability to analyse/assess situations and respond accordingly
Shows tolerance, respect and consideration for others
Values equality, diversity and inclusion and takes appropriate action when there is evidence of discrimination or inequality
For more information regarding to specific responsibilities and knowledge and experience please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification._

Closing Date:
Tuesday 29th August 2023 at Midnight
**Interviews to be conducted: Tuesday 5th September 2023 (face to face)