Grounds maintenance operative

Job Description / Specification Grounds Maintenance Operative Job Description / Specification: Our Client offers a wide range of services, from the delivery of large multi-phase installations to smaller, more bespoke projects, most of which incorporate soft landscaping works and ongoing grounds maintenance following the completion of the main contract. Key requirements and tasks: · Soft landscaping skills of a high standard (planting, turfing etc). · Experience with the use of machinery (hedge cutters, strimmer’s, rotary lawn mowers) etc. · Candidates should reside within a reasonable travelling distance of our premises in Chelmsford, Essex. · Sole working is required for many of our contracts; therefore, candidates should possess the confidence to work individually using their own initiative. · Some out of hours working, including nights and weekends will be required. · Completion of daily record paperwork, including highlighting any future requirements. · Ensuring works vehicle is kept in good order and all equipment is present and operational. · Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed. · Good people skills. Experience required: · A minimum of 10 years previous employment within the soft landscaping / grounds maintenance industry. Qualifications required: · Current driving license. · CSCS card. - preferable but not essential. · NQV level 4/5 or RHS Qualification or City and guilds in Horticulture. · PA1/PA6 - preferable but not essential. Attitude and skills: · Hardworking & Reliable. · Complete tasks with a high attention to detail. · Able to plan works methodically, using own initiative. Starting Salary: · On site hours Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm. · 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays). · Overtime rates will apply for night & weekend working. · Company uniform & all PPE supplied. Reward and benefit: This is a progressive role within a rapidly expanding division of our company. It will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to gain qualifications and skills that will increase their earning capacity and the potential to develop a successful career within the soft landscaping industry