Grounds Operative

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Monmouthshire to assist with the appointment of a Grounds Operative, on a 5.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.85 - £16.62 per hour

Summary:

Grounds Maintenance Operative required to support the maintenance of public open spaces, schools, landscaped areas, and contracted sites across Monmouthshire. The role involves grass cutting, landscaping, litter picking, environmental maintenance, and operating grounds maintenance machinery while delivering high-quality services in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out grass cutting using hand-held and ride-on machinery
• Maintain shrub beds, flower beds, landscaped areas, and open spaces
• Undertake sports pitch marking and maintenance
• Carry out litter picking and empty public litter bins
• Respond to fly-tipping requests and follow evidence collection procedures

Essential Requirements:

• Full clean UK driving licence
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery
• Ability to undertake manual labour including lifting, bending, walking, and carrying
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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