Grounds Maintenance Technician

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Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

Location: Barrow‑In‑Furness

Hourly rate: £12.75ph + OT

Working hours: 07:30 – 16:30

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements.

This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

• Full driving licence
• Good communication skills both verbal and written formats
• Previous grounds maintenance experience / qualifications (desirable)
• Smart, presentable appearance
• Approachable and personable
• Experience in front facing customer service industry (beneficial)

Job Purpose: Provide a pro active service delivery in the upkeep of the grounds provision. Supporting service streams delivering both planned and reactive tasks where required.

• Routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as directed by site manager / supervisor covering all site grounds maintenance, this includes but not limited to:
  • Seasonal grass cutting where required
  • Seasonal site gritting for snow and ice
  • Weed killing and removal of weeds as required
  • Ground waterways, drainage and ditch clearances
  • Pruning of trees, hedges and shrubs as required
  • Maintenance of all planted areas within site
  • Support seasonal planting where required
  • Upkeep and maintenance of equipment
• Assistance to other teams, as requested, when grounds maintenance is up to date within the skill level and capability of post holder
• Load and unload deliveries
• Moving of furniture and equipment, ensuring compliance with manual handling, risk assessments and methods statements
• Moving of stores and equipment, ensuring compliance with manual handling, risk assessments and methods statements, client specific access permits and equipment move and store procedures
• Completion of maintenance task sheets relating to all work carried out
• Pressure washing of specified areas on an ad hoc basis
• Window cleaning of specified buildings on an agreed schedule
• Assistance with hazardous clean up where required
• Support with gutter and roof inspection program

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits:
  Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Facilities Services