Grounds Maintenance Operative - RAF Alconbury
Grounds Maintenance Operative - RAF Alconbury
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JOB TITLE Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: RAF Alconbury
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday
What youll do:
Working as part of a busy team the purpose of the Grounds Maintenance Operative is to carry out a range of horticultural duties to support the running of the contract. This includes grass cutting hedge cutting spraying and general grounds maintenance duties as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grounds Maintenance: Perform routine and specialised grounds maintenance tasks including litter picking mowing strimming hedge cutting spraying and pruning whilst adhering to best practices.
- Equipment & Site Management: Ensure vehicles machinery tools and work sites are clean wellmaintained and presentable. Report any damaged or lost items to your manager promptly.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with your team to deliver highquality results. Communicate clearly with managers and colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Compliance & Procedures: Adhere to all company systems procedures and technological solutions for capturing and recording work.
- Attendance & Appearance: Ensure consistent attendance and maintain a professional appearance by wearing appropriate corporate clothing.
- Health & Safety: Comply with the companys Health & Safety and Environmental policies. Report any accidents near misses or hazards promptly and assess work areas to implement necessary control measures.
- PPE & Risk Management: Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately and follow risk and COSHH assessments to ensure safe working practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve work processes and outcomes. Participate in training to enhance skills and performance.
Innovation & Efficiency: Propose innovative ideas for improving work methods and minimising waste to help control company costs.
What were looking for:
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Competence in operating equipment (machinery & vehicle) in line with experience and training.
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks.
- A sound understanding of Health and Safety practices.
- Strong customer service skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
- Practical experience in grounds maintenance.
- Formal horticultural qualifications.
- Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6)
Why join us:
Career Development Focus:Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities:Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment:Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package:Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:
23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UKbased grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Employment Type
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