Location: Outskirts of Norwich Town
Type: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £21,968 per annum based on working full time hours.
Hours: Starting at 20hours per week - (8am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5:30pm)
About the Role: Reed is delighted to be working with a fantastic company based in Norwich, seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker. This role offers a great opportunity to join a dynamic team on the outskirts of Norwich.
Purpose of the Role: To provide a local town with ground maintenance to keep the town upkeep in great order, working with a team. Some of the responsibilities for the role will be listed below.
Responsibilities:
- Operate ride-on mowers to cut large grass areas.
- Use hand mowers and strimmer's to finish around obstacles.
- Perform hedge cutting at appropriate times for birds and wildlife.
- Inspect tennis and basketball courts for debris and surface contamination.
- Conduct monthly inspections and daily visual checks of play equipment.
- Perform daily litter picking.
- Unlock cemeteries every weekday.
- Ensure the chapel is clean and tidy.
- Assist the public with cemetery queries.
- Collect grave digging paperwork from the office.
- Perform grave digging and backfilling.
- Repair any collapsed graves.
- Erect and remove barriers.
- Sweep, clean, and clear rubbish after the market.
- Grease and lubricate appropriate parts on machinery.
- Check defibrillators monthly and record site checks online.
- Perform weekly maintenance of office grounds, including litter and debris removal.
Experience required:
- Horticulture knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience with garden machinery is advantageous.
- Experience with 360° excavators and ride-on mowers is advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Conscientious and reliable.
- Professional attitude.
- Good timekeeping.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Team player.