Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Monmouthshire to assist with the appointment of a Grounds Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £13.26 - £17.15 per hour

The Ground Maintenance Operative will support the delivery of grounds maintenance and environmental services across Monmouthshire, ensuring public open spaces, verges, schools, landscaped areas, and contracted sites are maintained to a high standard. The role involves operating grounds maintenance equipment, maintaining local environmental quality, and contributing to the Council's vision of providing a safe, clean, and sustainable environment.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out grass cutting activities using both handheld and ride-on equipment across parks, open spaces, schools, and public areas.
• Undertake grounds maintenance duties including landscaping, horticultural maintenance, shrub bed upkeep, and annual bedding maintenance.
• Assist with sports pitch marking and maintenance of sports facilities.
• Carry out arboriculture and environmental maintenance works as required.
• Empty litter bins and undertake litter picking across open spaces, verges, and public areas.
• Respond to fly-tipping incidents and follow correct procedures for evidence collection and disposal.

Essentials

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Relevant grounds maintenance or horticultural experience.
• Previous experience working within grounds maintenance, environmental services, landscaping, or a similar outdoor environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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