Grounds Maintenance Operative - Integrated Weed Management Technician

VACANCY Grounds Maintenance Operative - Integrated Weed Management Technician  Gatwick Airport - Full-Time  Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking? If you identify with the above, this role was made for you! At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at Gatwick Airport working on a variety of sites across the site and Gatwick Campus, most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people. Who are we? Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £50 million. Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.  Who are you? Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and experience of driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable. Applicants must be reliable and conscientious, have a can-do attitude and willingness to learn with the ability to work on their own initiative. Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks and use of handheld machinery is desirable but full training will be given. A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You -  Working closely with Glendale and Gatwick to support the environmental commitments to create an integrated plan. To find and undertake alternative solutions to herbicide usage, where possible and to protect and increase biodiversity across the estate.  Undertaking grounds maintenance work including use and operation of road sweepers and other mechanical operations. As part of the GM team - mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, hedge trimming along with general maintenance to shrub beds, hedge cutting, hard surface spraying operations and river bank maintenance where required. What can Glendale offer you? Competitive salary Incremental annual leave Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending Free gym membership for you and a nominated person Employee health cash plan Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines Pension Scheme Company sick pay Career progression Training and development