Grounds Person
Salary: £24,050 pro rata
Location: Newtownabbey/Jordanstown
Job Type: Full-time (6 months)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Grounds Person to join a leading organisation in Jordanstown. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for horticulture and grounds maintenance, looking to take the next step in their career.
Day to Day of the role:
- General maintenance of gardens, grounds, sports fields, all-weather pitches, and other external areas.
- Carry out a given programme of works with minimal supervision.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations.
- Communicate and liaise with other trades, line management, and department staff.
- Provide assistance to other trades staff as necessary.
- Maintain records including timesheets, job records, machinery checks, chemical records, and Permits to Work.
- Undertake training as necessary and carry out emergency repairs as directed.
- Operate and maintain a variety of horticultural machinery and equipment with competence.
- Drive and operate business vehicles as required and utilise computer technology in support of work.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year's experience in grounds and gardens maintenance, primarily in a non-domestic role.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Experience with horticultural machinery and identification of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants.
- Experience in driving and operating a tractor and various implements.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good understanding of health and safety issues in the horticulture sector.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full current driving licence and willingness to travel between sites and work out of normal hours.
- Desirable: Formal horticultural qualifications, Lantra tractor operation certificate, PA1 and PA6a chemical application certificate, NPTC Level 2 in Chainsaw maintenance, and experience in nursery work.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work within a leading organisation.
- Engaging and varied work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
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