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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 13.69 - 13.69 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

£13.69 per hour PAYE | 22.2 Hours per Week | Immediate Start

Opus People Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to support seasonal tree watering activities across the local area.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced driver who enjoys working outdoors, can work independently, and is confident towing a trailer.

The Role

You will be responsible for watering newly planted trees using a 4x4 vehicle and bowser trailer, following allocated routes and work plans to ensure trees are maintained to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

Watering newly planted trees across designated locations
Driving a manual 4x4 vehicle with a bowser trailer attached
Following planned routes and schedules independently
Ensuring gates are secured and locked after gaining access
Working safely within public spaces to prevent damage or disruption
Completing tasks to the expected public sector standard
Maintaining accurate completion of allocated work

Working Hours

3 days per week
Flexible on working days
Start Time: 07:30
Finish Time: 15:39
7.4 hours per day
45 minute unpaid break
22.2 paid hours per week

Assignment Details

Initial 4 week seasonal assignment
Potential for extension
ASAP start available
Full induction provided

Requirements

Essential

Full UK driving licence
Category BE licence
C1 licence
Experience towing and manoeuvring trailers confidently
Ability to drive a manual vehicle
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Reliable and responsible approach to work

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to provide:

Current CV
Driver's Declaration
DVLA licence check (to be submitted to the Fleet Team before commencement)
Full induction will be provided before startingIf you're looking for an immediate start and enjoy working outdoors in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references

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