Grounds Maintenance Operative

Service Care Solutions has an exciting opportunity to join a local authority in Atherstone as a Ground Maintenance Operative.

Job purpose: To work as a Grounds Maintenance operative with the ability to work on a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks, which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, playground inspections, marking out sports pitches and some low level tree work.Responsibilities:

Use a range of mechanical and hand tools.
Carry out a physically demanding role in all weathers.
Have the ability to work with minimum supervision.


Be able to understand verbal and written instructions and complete work documents.

Requirements:

Experience of delivering services to householders / members of the public.
Evidence of practical experience in grounds maintenance and/or NVQ Level 2 in horticulture.
Good Organisational skills, i.e.

with methodical approach to workload and the ability to map read.
Good communication skills.
Full valid driving license and be able to maintain and operate a ride on mower.
Previous experience of using a ride on mower and a range of power tools i.e.

strimmer/hedge trimmer

Working hours:
Monday to Thursday 7am-4:15pm and Friday 7am-2:30pm
For more information, please call on 01772 208967 or email hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk