£12.85/hr
England, United Kingdom
Temporary, Variable

Ground Maintenance Worker

Posted by Reed.

Grounds Maintenance Operative

  • Location: Rochdale Council
  • Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (1 - 2 months)
  • Pay Rate: £12.85 per hour (PAYE)

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Rochdale for a temporary period of 1-2 months. This role involves carrying out general gardening and grounds maintenance duties across the borough's green spaces. If you are physically fit, reliable, and eager to learn about horticulture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Perform general gardening tasks such as grass cutting using various types of mowers including pedestrian, hand-held, and ride-on machines.
  • Conduct strimming, hedge trimming, shrub maintenance, and edging.
  • Remove weeds and perform general street cleansing.
  • Litter picking and emptying litter bins as required.
  • Work independently or as part of a team, and be willing to work in different parts of the borough.
  • Be available for overtime work on an ad-hoc basis as needed by the service.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Physical fitness and ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
  • Reliability and a strong willingness to learn various aspects of horticulture.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and in different locations within the borough as required.
  • Full and clean driving licence is desirable but not essential.
  • Qualification in Horticulture (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent) or experience in grounds maintenance is desirable.
  • Pesticides application Certificate PA1 & PA6 is advantageous.
  • Working Hours are 7.45am - 16.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.45am - 12.45pm Friday with 45 minute unpaid lunch break.

Benefits:

To apply for the Grounds Maintenance Operative position, please send your cv to

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