Landscape Operative Job at Glendale Grounds Management (Milton Keynes)

Job Description

The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service for Milton Keynes Council, maintaining the landscape assets in the borough. The Grounds maintenance Operative will be required to have an understanding in garden maintenance and the machinery used to carry out grounds maintenance tasks.

Job Responsibility

General maintenance of areas using ride-on and pedestrian machinery
Undertake horticultural operations (hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance, planting, strimming, blowing, hard surface maintenance, tree maintenance, chemical application, garden clearance, general landscape works)
Removing litter, emptying litter/dog bins and clearing leaves
Carryout Groundsman duties in accordance with best practice
Ensure lower graded members of staff understand instructions and work as a team
Undertake activities utilising craft skills, e.g. site preparation and construction
Operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers
Use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plants
Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required
Assisting the Chargehand to carry out the requirements of the contract
In absence of the Chargehand, to collect, complete any relevant paperwork, and return within the stated deadline
Aid the Chargehand to ensure issued work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard
Work with the Chargehand to engender a sense of pride in the company and the work
Assist apprentices and fixed term operatives with their duties
Communicate effectively with both the Chargehand and managerial teams
Following all matters relating to workforce discipline
To wear the correct uniform and PPE while at work
To be responsible for the correct inputting of site visit data information onto the Glendale Live 2.0 work management system
Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Assisting in the development of a good working relationship between colleagues, the client and customers
Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition
In absence of the Chargehand, and if a driver, daily monitoring and recording of the condition of all the vehicles and work equipment
To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage
That the work equipment used is fit for purpose
Winter gritting may also be required during the months of October to April
Act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Glendale Health and Safety Policy at all times
Carry out instructions from your Line Manager in accordance with Glendale’s policies
To be knowledgeable of Health and safety regulations within your workplace
Ensure you have completed the necessary induction and health and safety modules
You must be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and that of others
To promote safe working practices at all times
To ensure that you are knowledgeable of the suitability of all machinery/equipment
To ensure the correct use of all machinery/equipment in accordance with its handbook
To ensure that any machinery/equipment that does not operate correctly is reported immediately
To ensure that any check/maintenance sheets are completed and passed to your Line Manager
To ensure that all machinery/equipment is secured at all times (when not in use)
To ensure that you are aware of your tasks and targets for each day and the standard required
To monitor and maintain your work output to a satisfactory level and standard
To ensure that you conduct yourself in a polite and friendly manner at all times
To ensure that any associated administration is completed and returned to the office within the required timescales
To ensure that you operate your duties in a way that minimises our impact upon the environment
To ensure that any spillage of fuels or chemicals are dealt with quickly and efficiently

Requirements

Previous knowledge of Grounds Maintenance skills and horticulture
PA1 & PA6
Clean UK driving licence
Chainsaw NPTC certification preferred
Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence
Reliable and conscientious
A can do attitude
A willingness to learn
Ability to work on one's own initiative
Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks

Nice to have

Previous experience of handheld machinery
Chainsaw NPTC certification

What we offer

Employee health cash plan
Employee discount portal (discounts on travel booking, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and day to day spending)
Cycle to work scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression, Training and development
Pension
28 days paid leave including 8 statutory bank holidays (30 days after 5 years service)

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