Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Gardener - Swadlincote, United Kingdom - Ground Solutions UK Ltd

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Due to our continued growth into the 2023 season, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual, with a love for the outdoors, plants and gardening.


We are offering an exciting opportunity for self-motivated individuals who have prior horticultural knowledge and a good understanding of grounds maintenance to join our friendly, experienced team.


We are looking for someone who has:

  • A full, clean driving licence.
  • PA1/PA6. (preferred)

Specific roles and responsibilities will include the following:

  • Lawn Mowing.
  • Strimming.
  • Maintenance of shrubs and flower beds.
  • Hedge cutting/Pruning.
  • Tree Pruning.
  • Litter Picking.
  • Beds and Border Edging
  • Tree and Shrub Planting
  • Work to a high standard, completing jobs within set timescales to an agreed specification.
  • Be competent in the use of petrol powered and nonpowered hand tools, pedestrian lawn mowers and ride on mowers.
  • Take responsibility that vehicles and machinery are working properly and maintained.
  • Selfmotivated
  • Professional and motivated to do the best job for their team

Hours: 7.00 to 4.00pm (April - Oct)/ 8.00 to 4.00pm (Nov - March). Weekend Availability for busy periods.


Benefits:


  • Free onsite parking
  • 28 days leave (including bank holidays)
  • An extra days leave to celebrate your Birthday
  • Employee Benefit and Reward Package (Perkbox)
  • Refer a friend bonus payment
  • Company Social Events
  • Positive Work Culture

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Swadlincote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

Grounds Maintenance: 1 year as minimum (preferred)


If you have some of the key skills referred to, then we can offer on the job training and a great future for those who wish to progress.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for great people with a high level of customer service to join us and become part of our great team.


Established in 2006, we are a progressive business with 15,000+ properties in our portfolio and we continue to thrive and have the pleasure of working with a variety of residential developers.

Ground Solutions has been recognised in the recent South Derbyshire & East Staffordshire Business Awards for developing Young People.


Send your CV and a letter telling us why you want to join us by
28th April, don't delay as we want to hear from you.



  • All applicants must be able to provide evidence they can work in the UK._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,592.96 per year


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Swadlincote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road

Application deadline: 26/05/2023


Reference ID:
GMSwadMay23

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