Grounds Maintenance Operative

at  Commercial Services Group

Brand: Landscape Services
Role: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Salary: £23,264.12 per annum (39 hours per week)
Location: Thanet

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Grounds Maintenance knowledge ideally in a similar role
• Knowledge of horticulture and operational procedure
• Demonstrable mowing and related experience
• Demonstrable machinery maintenance knowledge and skills

THE ROLE

Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? Do you have experience doing Grounds Maintenance work and want to be part of a company who give back to our local area? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you.
At Landscape Services, our Grounds Maintenance Operative are involved in a variety of operations such as grass cutting, border works, hedge cuttings and working directly with the schools we service for their sports fields.
You must be self-motivated, a fantastic communicator and have demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety and safe work practices.
Due to the nature of working being carried out, we do require the successful applicant to have a Full (Clean) Driving License and be happy to undertake an Enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by us.

KEY DUTIES

• Ensuring health and safety practices are always maintained and identifying risks, escalating issues to senior staff every time
• Completing daily works for our customer contracts and maintaining an excellent level of customer service
• Carry out safety checks on equipment
• Using all equipment and materials correctly and safely ensures compliance with the required standards. Seeking guidance and direction for use as appropriate from Team Leader
• Regularly liaising with customers and resolving any concerns, difficulties or issues, reporting problems and actioning instructions as required. Ensuring Landscape Services is represented professionally and in accordance with good customer care.
• Where required, responding to and supporting inclement weather works i.e. snow clearing or flooded areas.