Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glendale Services; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent green space management provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative. In this full-time role, you will work outdoors maintaining various green spaces and performing tasks like mowing, strimming, and litter collection. Ideal candidates will be reliable with a positive attitude, and while prior experience is preferable, full training will be provided. Competitive salary, career progression, and multiple employee benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about outdoor work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience of grounds maintenance work and horticultural tasks is desirable.
• Full training will be given for candidates with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grassed areas using appropriate mowing equipment.
• Trim grass and weeds in inaccessible areas with strimming.
• Clear debris from pathways using a leaf blower.
• Maintain hedges at the desired height and shape.
• Weeding and general upkeep of shrub beds.
• Collect and properly dispose of litter from grounds.

Skills

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Can-do attitude

Ability to learn

Initiative

Tools

Handheld machinery

Light commercial vehicles

Job description

VACANCY

Grounds Maintenance Operative | Kingston Upon Thames

Fixed Term Contract

Full Time 40 hours-

£13.85ph

Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at Kingston Upon Thames working on a variety of sites across the borough.

And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

Applicants must be reliable and conscientious, have a can‑do attitude and willingness to learn with the ability to work on their own initiative. Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks and use of handheld machinery is desirable but full training will be given.

Applicants who hold a full, clean driving licence and have experience of driving light commercial vehicles are preferable.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

Undertaking grounds maintenance work including;

• Mowing: Maintaining grassed areas using appropriate mowing equipment.
• Strimming: Trimming grass and weeds in areas inaccessible to mowers.
• Blowing: Clearing debris from pathways, drives, and other hard surfaces using a leaf blower.
• Hedge Trimming: Maintaining hedges at the desired height and shape.
• Shrub Bed Maintenance: Weeding, pruning, and general upkeep of shrub beds.
• Hedge Cutting: Trimming and shaping hedges.
• Litter Collection: Removing litter from grounds and disposing of it properly.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

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If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.