Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Full‑time, Permanent – Trafford, Greater Manchester

30th May 2024

Will be held on a date yet to be confirmed.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy team. Working alongside other operatives, you will undertake grounds maintenance services across all contracted sites, covering hard and soft landscaping, including grass cutting, strimming, clearing foliage and removal of unwanted growth from trees.

• Work with a local team on site, ensuring customer standards are delivered and the customer experience of our service is positive.
• Act as a proactive member of the team, learning from customer feedback to improve service delivery.
• Maintain green spaces using appropriate equipment, carrying out hard/soft landscaping tasks.
• Adapt to flexible working hours, particularly during summer peaks.

• Experience and knowledge of using equipment to maintain green spaces.
• Can‑do attitude and flexible approach to working hours.
• Training can be provided for the right candidate.
• PA1/PA6 spray licence and driving licence desirable but not essential.

• Competitive annual salary.
• Strong family‑friendly policies.
• Full uniform and PPE.
• Committed Learning & Development.
• Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 days plus bank holidays.
• Excellent pension scheme – double contribution up to 6%.
• Generous non‑contributory life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Great places to work certified 2022.
• Best Workplaces for Women – ranked 23 in the UK.

The role may require occasional travel between offices, with travel expenses covered.

ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with relevant policy.

If you have the required experience, please apply without delay.