Grounds Maintenance Operative

5 Month Contract With A local Authority

To carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance duties to ensure sports pitches, landscaped areas, and outdoor facilities are maintained to a high professional standard. The role includes driving company vehicles, operating machinery, pitch marking, and applying chemical treatments where licensed

Key Responsibilities

• Operate grounds maintenance machinery including:
  

  
  
  
  

  • Ride\-on and pedestrian mowers
    

  
  

  • Strimmers and brush cutters
    

  
  

  • Hedge trimmers
    

  
  

  • Leaf blowers
    

  
  

  • Other handheld and powered equipment
    

  
  



• Carry out mowing, edging, strimming, and general turf maintenance.
  




• Mark out football pitches and other sports areas to required specifications.
  




• Prepare and maintain running tracks and athletics areas.
  




• Assist with seasonal sports pitch renovations and turf repairs.
  




• Drive company vehicles and tow trailers where required.
  




• Ensure all equipment is used safely and maintained in good working order.
  




• Carry out basic machinery checks and report defects.
  




• Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
  




• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
  

Requirements

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or similar role.
  




• Experience operating mowers, strimmers, and other power tools.
  




• Full UK driving licence.
  




• Good understanding of health & safety practices.
  




• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  




• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain high standards.
  

• Bi\-Weekly Payments
  


• 42 Working Hours per Week
  


• Enhanced DBS is required for this role