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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 13.45 - 13.45 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Berry Recruitment are currently hiring Grounds Maintenance Operatives for a role based in Glasgow.

Please note, a full driving licence and basic DBS are required for this role.

Pay rate: £13.45 per hour, overtime rates available. 
Start date: ASAP
End date: Currently ongoing, end date TBC
Shift time: Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00, Friday 07:00 - 15:00 (all shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break)
Working days: Monday to Friday 

Purpose of the Role

To work as part of a team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple school locations. 

Key Responsibilities
 Based primarily out of the depot in Glasgow, the role involves working within a mobile grounds maintenance team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter
Erecting and dismantling equipment
Horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, and seeding
Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and tarmac surfaces)
Upkeep of artificial and synthetic pitches
Tree care activities
Painting and maintenance of sundry equipment
Minor civil works, including repairs to slabs, kerbs, manholes, and surfaces
Operation of light plant and powered tools
Daily checks of vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment
Seasonal duties such as gritting and snow clearance (weather dependent)Candidate Requirements

Full UK driving licence (trailer towing experience advantageous)
Experience using ride-on mower equipment
Basic knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices
General experience in grounds maintenance operations
Competence in operating light plant and small equipment
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH
Ability to pass DBS
Experience using strimmers and small grounds maintenance plant
A flexible, reliable team player who demonstrates pride in their work and a strong commitment to health and safetyDesirable Qualifications/Experience:

PA1 & PA6 (Pesticides) certification
Experience with sports pitch marking and liningIf this role is of interest, please apply now! All applications are reviewed daily. Alternatively, call Karolina to discuss.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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