Details:
- Salary: £15 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Ground Maintenance Operative
Pay: £15.00 per hour Job Type: Flexible / Temporary Ground Maintenance Assignments Hours: Typically 8-hour shifts, depending on assignment Location: Various locations, depending on client requirements
About the Role
Maintenance Buddy Ltd is recruiting reliable and hardworking Ground Maintenance Operatives to join our growing network of workers.
We work with businesses, property management companies, housing providers and other organisations that require additional grounds and outdoor maintenance support.
Assignments may include regular grounds maintenance, seasonal work, busy periods and temporary staffing requirements.
This is an opportunity for people looking for flexible work, additional hours or a route back into employment.
Key Responsibilities
* Depending on the assignment, your duties may include:
* Grass cutting and lawn maintenance.
* Strimming and edging.
* Hedge trimming and pruning.
* Weeding and general garden maintenance.
* Planting and maintaining plants and shrubs.
* Clearing leaves, branches and other garden waste.
* Maintaining communal outdoor areas.
* Maintaining estates, gardens and landscaped areas.
* Using grounds-maintenance tools and equipment safely.
* Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
* Loading and unloading equipment and materials where required.
* Following work schedules and instructions.
* Reporting hazards, damage or other issues.
* Following health and safety procedures.
* Maintaining professional standards while working on client premises.
Working Hours
Working hours will depend on the individual assignment and client requirements.
Assignments may include:
* Day shifts
* Weekday work
* Weekend work
* Regular grounds-maintenance assignments
* Seasonal work
* Temporary or additional grounds-maintenance cover
The available hours, location and requirements will be explained before you accept an assignment.
Pay
£15.00 per hour
The exact number of hours available may vary depending on client demand and assignment requirements.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should:
Be reliable and punctual.
Have a good attitude towards work.
Be comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
Be physically able to carry out grounds-maintenance duties safely.
Be able to follow instructions and work schedules.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Follow health and safety procedures.
Take care when using tools and equipment.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Complete the required onboarding and checks.
Desirable Experience
Previous grounds-maintenance experience is beneficial but not essential for suitable applicants.
Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
Gardening
Landscaping
Estate maintenance
Grounds maintenance
Grass cutting
Hedge cutting
Strimming
Planting
Use of gardening or grounds-maintenance equipment
Relevant qualifications or equipment certificates may be required for specific assignments.
Who This Opportunity May Suit
This opportunity may suit:
Experienced grounds-maintenance workers looking for additional work.
Gardeners and landscapers looking for flexible opportunities.
People returning to work.
People looking to gain practical outdoor-work experience.
People looking for temporary or seasonal work.
Maintenance Buddy aims to provide opportunities for workers to develop their skills and, where appropriate, progress into further training