Grounds Maintenance Operative Job at Randstad (Slough)

Job Description

Our Grounds Maintenance team is responsible for the cyclical upkeep of communal areas across our diverse estates-from market rent and shared ownership properties to independent living communities. We believe our external spaces and trees play a massive part in our communities, promoting health, wellbeing, and offsetting our carbon footprint. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team on a 4-month temporary contract.

Job Responsibility

Estate Upkeep: Maintaining external communal areas, including grass cutting, shrub care, and hedge trimming
Landscaping & Tree Care: Undertaking soft landscaping and minor, non-complex tree work
Reactive Works: Responding quickly to unexpected estate hazards
Tech-Enabled Working: Utilizing a company-provided tablet and mobile phone to track and manage daily tasks

Requirements

Practical, hands-on knowledge and experience in amenity horticulture
Full UK driving licence is essential
Towing licence is highly desirable
Valid PA1 and PA6AW (weed spraying) qualifications or NPTC tree/chainsaw certifications are a big plus, but not essential
Proactive team player, great communicator, and independent worker who takes pride in a job well done

Nice to have

Towing licence
Valid PA1 and PA6AW (weed spraying) qualifications
NPTC tree/chainsaw certifications

What we offer

28 days holiday per year (pro-rata)
Generous pension scheme and life assurance
Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing packages
Monthly trade talks
Company Van
Fuel card
Professional uniform
All required safety PPE
Company tablet and mobile phone

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