Grounds Maintenance Operative - Bristol, United Kingdom - Nurture Group

Nurture Group

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Code:
JD-GMO-ABW-DR

Due to expediential growth in our business, we have an exciting opportunity and are recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who has a can-do attitude who will join an existing team working at the MOD Abbey Wood site in Stoke Gifford, Bristol.

Job Purpose:

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be working 'hands-on' with a small team of gardeners to provide a
top-class horticultural environment for our clients.

As an integral part of the Grounds Maintenance Team, you will also be expected to operate the required tools and machinery, check the health of plants by identifying pests and/or diseases, strimming, mulching, weeding, spraying, shrub pruning and general gardening
.

_Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 6 am to 2.30 pm._

Skills & Experience:

Passionate about the
environment with a keen eye for detail.
Self motivated with the ability to confidently work independently
Spraying Certificates
NPTC PA1 & PA6 preferable, but not essential
Experience of Corporate and/or Local Authority Grounds Maintenance preferred, but not essential
Experience with using petrol two stroke grass/hedge cutting equipment is preferable, but not essential
Experience with
ride on grass cutting equipment and
tractor driving preferable but not essential
Flexible in approach to work and willing to work outside in all weathers
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential

In return we offer:

Passionate about the
environment with a keen eye for detail.
Self motivated with the ability to confidently work independently
Spraying Certificates
NPTC PA1 & PA6 preferable, but not essential
Experience of Corporate and/or Local Authority Grounds Maintenance preferred, but not essential
Experience with using petrol two stroke grass/hedge cutting equipment is preferable, but not essential
Experience with
ride on grass cutting equipment and
tractor driving preferable but not essential
Flexible in approach to work and willing to work outside in all weathers
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential

We are looking forward to hearing from you, so register your interest today.

**Nurture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status