A commercial grounds maintenance company are looking to recruit site operatives to work on a full time permanent basis. Based at their depot in Leyland, applicants will be required to service commercial grounds maintenance contracts with a range of different tasks.
Applicants will need to show willingness and be capable of working on their own initiative under the supervision of a Team Leader. A grounds maintenance operative will carry out scheduled works within a team on a variety sites in and around the Lancashire area, to required quality standards.
Duties include:
- Grass cutting and Lawn maintenance
- Landscape Maintenance
- Hedge, Shrub and Small Tree Pruning
- Planting and Maintenance of Flowers, Trees, Shrubs and Beds
- Litter picking
- Application of herbicides, fungicides or insecticides
- Winter services – gritting and snow clearance
A full clean driving licence would be an advantage but not necessary. Knowledge of the job is welcomed but no experience is required as full training will be given that will include nationally recognised qualifications that include;
- PA1 and PA6 NPTC spraying licence
- First Aid certificate
- DBS check
Your usual hours of work during the season (March to October) will be Monday to Friday 6.30am till 4.00pm (8.5 hours per day start and finish time may be adjusted), and Monday to Friday 8.00am till 4.00pm (7 hours) out of season.
The opportunity to develop and progress within the company will be available once a probationary period is completed.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Envirocare Grounds Maintenance is committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,208.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Preston Operations
