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Job title – Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location – Wandswoth, London

Duration – Permanent

Sector – Landscaping

Working Hours – 8 – 4:30

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Maintenance Operative? Our client is seeking dedicated mobile Grounds Maintenance Operatives to maintain several contracts. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll play a key role crucial role in ensuring that our clients Landscaping projects and contracts are maintained to the highest of standards.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative your responsibilities will include the following:

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative with a track record in Landscaping to join our client’s team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in overseeing Landscaping projects that involve the maintenance of high end Commercial and Domestic sites.

Key Responsibilities:

· Mowing, edging, and aerating lawns.

· Applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed.

· Planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs, trees, and flower beds.

· Watering plants and managing irrigation systems.

· Maintaining pathways, driveways, and hardscaping features.

· Weeding and mulching garden beds.

· Collecting and disposing of garden waste and litter.

· Ensuring cleanliness of the grounds.

· Using and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment like mowers, trimmers, blowers.

· Reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety issues.

· Performing seasonal activities such as leaf collection in the fall or snow removal in winter.

· Adhering to health and safety regulations.

· Using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safe work practices.

· Working with other maintenance staff to coordinate tasks and schedules.

· Communicating effectively with supervisors regarding job progress and any issues.

· Engaging with the public or clients when necessary, addressing concerns or questions about the grounds.

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who has the following skills and qualifications:

· Full UK Driver’s License is essential

· Experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative

· Experience working on High end sites

· Experience using power tools such as a Strimmer, hedge cutter, lawn mower etc.

· Industry Specific qualifications e.g. (Spraying Licenses or Horticulture qualifications)

The Offer:

· £26,000 – £33,000

· Career progression

· Training and development

· 8 – 4:30 Working Hours

· Discretionary Bonus (After 6 months to be illegible)

· Company Vehicle (After 3 months to be illegible)