Gardens & Grounds Maintenance Operative

• Assist the G&GMS with the delivery of an efficient and effective planned and proactive grounds maintenance service
• Assist the G&GMS in delivering efficient and effective arrangements to deal with any unplanned or emergency works as required
• Assist the G&GMS in ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place to effectively and safely manage all aspects of relevant works undertaken by any external contractors
• Assist the G&GMS/the Company in their safe systems to ensure suitable arrangements are in place to identify and manage the presence of potentially toxic plant species in the grounds
• Assist the G&GMS completing and recording relevant auditory processes associated with the role
• Assist the G&GMS in liaising with the Care Home/School Managers regarding planned and reactionary works
• Ensure working to relevant Safe Systems of Work including - Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH Assessments, Permits to Work et al
• Attend meetings, training courses and follow-up refresher courses as required
• Record information ensuring it is legible, accurate and complete
• Promote good department housekeeping principles and commercial workperson-like demeanour
• Recognise and promote that ultimately the residents/pupils and their representative staff are The Client

• GCSE (or equivalent) level
• Trade specific qualifications are desirable but not essential if suitable experience is held or skills demonstratable
• Class B manual driving licence is required
• Demonstrable experience in the key elements of the role

Trade specific qualifications