Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT.
Our BT Workplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 7,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops.
We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values.

THE ROLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

The Grounds Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring that following each visit to the allocated buildings the relevant output standards are met and all sites and buildings present a neat, tidy, and well-tended appearance. To create and maintain to a required standard in Grounds Maintenance in line with the agreed specification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

· Ensure that grounds are maintained to the standard and at the frequency specified by BT in the contract. This is to include, but not restricted to:
o Grass cutting and edge trimming
o Prune bushes, shrubs, and hedges (seasonal unless H&S).
o Prune all other trees to industry standards (remove low obstructing branches to height of 2.2m above ground level).
o Clear fences, walls and gates of weeds, moss, algae, and other inappropriate plant growth
o Clear roads, paths, terraces, car parks and other hard standing of weeds, moss, algae, debris, and leaves
o Ensure that boundaries, roadways, parking areas and pathway road markings (including signage) are visible, and no overhanging plants are present.
· To carry out self-assessments for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 13. Standard to be reached at end of visit.
· To take proactive responsibility for meeting Health and Safety requirements whilst undertaking the role
· To comply with all relevant legislation (including Local Authority legislation) including that relating to waste, pesticides and COSHH
· To take responsibility for and maintain in good working condition all company equipment including vehicles.
· To ensure that all clients and customers are dealt with promptly and courteously according to company standards.
· Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards.
· To complete all allocated Grounds Maintenance tasks shown on the Work Schedule for a specific area.