IPM Facilities is a well-established, fast-growing company driven by a dynamic team of property and landscape specialists. We create environments that inspire creativity and teamwork, with a strong commitment to staff development and building lasting client partnerships. As a trusted leader in commercial property and grounds maintenance, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional standards for our clients' business and retail spaces.
Due to the expansion of our landscaping division, we are looking for an experienced and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to work as part of a team on a static site at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our grounds maintenance operations. Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Carrying out a complete range of grounds maintenance tasks as directed by your line manager.
- Conducting regular inspections of grounds and report any potential on-site hazards or equipment malfunction and take corrective actions as needed.
- Ensuring that you observe safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically regarding COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your line manager.
- Contributing to a positive team dynamic, building productive and professional relationships with team members, other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies.
- Providing support in the completion of any necessary documentation or reports, such as timesheets or site condition updates, as needed.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in all aspects of commercial grounds maintenance
- Full clean driving license
- Plant knowledge and other tickets an advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to display a positive and can-do attitude
- PA1/6 spray license and Trailer license desirable
What you’ll receive in return:
- 23 days holiday per annum, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata, contractual)
- Birthday as an extra day off
- Bonus Scheme (After probation)
- Group Life Assurance Benefit Scheme
- Auto Enrolment Pension
- Real Living Wage Employer
IPM Facilities Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
To ensure we do not create any barriers in our selection process, and to help us implement our equal opportunities policy effectively, if you have a disability or impairment (including autism), please make us aware if you would you like us to provide any reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process. Please note you will need to let us know what adjustments are needed or provide any reports before your interview/assessment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
