Grounds Operative
Job Description:
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Monmouthshire to assist with the appointment of a Grounds Operative, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £13.26 - £17.15 per hour
Summary:
The Commercial Grounds Maintenance Operative will support the Grounds and Cleansing Section in delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and environmental services across Monmouthshire. The role involves maintaining public open spaces, schools, sports facilities, and contracted sites, ensuring a safe, clean, and sustainable environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out grass cutting activities using hand-held and ride-on machinery.
- Maintain public open spaces, schools, verges, planting areas, and contracted sites.
- Undertake horticultural maintenance including shrub beds and seasonal bedding displays.
- Assist with landscaping projects and arboricultural works.
- Mark out and maintain sports pitches and recreational facilities.
- Empty litter bins and undertake litter picking duties across public areas
Essentials:
- Full UK driving licence (ability to tow up to 3.5 tonnes desirable).
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar outdoor working environment.
- Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work and maintaining public spaces to a high standard.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Required Skills:
Environment Support Driving Machinery Sports LTD Maintenance Business