Thrive Group are recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Driver on a temporary to permanent basis, with a view to start immediately.
These positions are located in Cam, Dursley, GL11 5JA. *Please note that you must have your own transport or live in walking/ cycling distance to this area as there is no public transport available this early.*
This is a full-time position working 07:00-15:00, Monday to Friday, paying £12.18 per hour. This rise to £12.38 per hour after 12 weeks of work.
Responsibilities of the role includes;
- To carry out a wide range of routine grounds maintenance in various locations throughout the district/external locations in accordance with service level agreements under the supervision of a chargehand and supervisor.
- Undertake daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons;
- To report any problems with the vehicle on the relevant paperwork and to the relevant department immediately, explaining technical problems where required.
- To undertake any required paperwork to ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation.
- To comply with all transport legislation & Highway Code, accepting responsibility for traffic infringements.
- To be responsible for driving Company vehicles safely around the Stroud district area, showing due regard for other road users and local residents.
- To be responsible for requesting / utilising other team members as banks persons to assist in any difficult vehicle manoeuvres.
- Dispose of all recyclables, general waste & cuttings at the appropriate licensed disposal site, complying with all site rules.
- To ensure vehicle is left clean and empty at the end of each working day.
- The planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs and annual bedding schemes, as well as the annual maintenance of hedges.
- Grass care and maintenance; to include grass mowing using a wide range of mechanical equipment.
- Undertake visual daily checks of any machinery or tools before it is used to ensure that it is in good working order.
- To report any problems with machinery on the relevant paperwork and return to the relevant department immediately, explaining technical problems where required.
- The application of pesticides.
- Sports turf maintenance.
- General cleansing operations to green spaces and various locations to include sweeping, litter collection, removing animal droppings and leaf fall using a range of tools provided.
- Emptying & cleaning dog/litter bins as per agreed schedules.
- Remove fly tips, fly posting and sharps as instructed by Supervisor/Team Leader.
- Snow and ice clearing during the winter period.
- To drive and operate all vehicles, plant and machinery in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and established good practice.
The successful candidate will:
- Must possess a basic knowledge of horticulture.
- Must possess basic knowledge of vehicles, plant and machinery for use within a grounds maintenance environment.
- Must have basic knowledge of health and safety requirements within a grounds maintenance environment.
- Must have a full UK driving licence.
- Must be able to driver a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight.
For more information please apply or contact the team on 01793 488057.
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