Grounds Operative at Equans
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

QUALIFICATIONS OR REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Previously worked within a general maintenance environment.
  • Previously worked within a customer facing role
  • Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable)
  • Have experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable)
  • Level 2 safe use of ride-on mowers (desirable)
  • Pesticide Application Theory (PA1) (desirable)
  • Pesticide Application Knapsack (PA6a) (desirable)
  • Full driving licence
Responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONSIST OF BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

  • Plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
  • Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting, and other design features.
  • Digs trenches and levels ground.
  • Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
  • Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
  • Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning.
  • Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
  • Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors.
  • Provides advice to clients and takes direction from them.
  • Waters lawns and gardens.
  • Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
  • Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
  • Removes litter and other debris from outdoor areas.
  • Operates gritting/snow removal equipment and shovel/grit walkways
  • Works with other maintenance teams and construction specialists as needed.
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