South East Water UK
Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Summary
Are you a dependable and reliable person? Do you consider yourself a great team player?
If so, then you’ll want to take a look at this opportunity…
We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.
You'll work as part of a close-knit team to make sure all of our grounds and facilities are well-maintained, safe, and secure to the highest standards. Our buildings and outdoor areas are all working settings. You are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and constantly seeking ways to grow.
You will be responsible for all grounds maintenance and facility activities for various different sites. Many of these are designated as protected areas or sites of special scientific importance. As a result, you'll have a lot of variety with different issues to solve.
Prior experience with grounds maintenance machinery would be advantageous, although thorough understanding of the various tools is not required. Knowledge of ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, branch cutters, or bank-commanders would be advantageous. We will give training and development targeted to your needs whether you are an experienced grounds maintenance operative or at an earlier stage in your career.
What's most crucial is that you're versatile, eager to learn, and eager to contribute to the team's success.
You will have access to a work van as well as all necessary tools. All you'll need is a valid driver's licence. The hours per week are 37. Monday-Wednesday 07:00-16:00, Thursday 07:00-15:00, and Friday 07:00-14:00 are usual working hours. You are willing to work outside in all seasons and weather conditions.
If you enjoy taking charge of your workload in a variety of outdoor settings, this is a fantastic field-based position for you. We provide a career progression programme that allows you to raise your earnings as your knowledge and expertise grow. As a result, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while also contributing to the success of our grounds maintenance team.
Main responsibilities
To undertake Grounds and Facility maintenance related activity on a diverse range of company Operational Sites, land and property.
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The nature of the work includes, but is not limited to, mowing large, grassed areas including storage reservoir embankments, strimming, blowing off, edge cutting, weeding, hedge cutting minor tree work, fencing, gulley emptying, litter picking, gutter clearing, evasive/reportable weed control and snow clearing.
- To ensure all cutting schedules are completed within defined timescales.
- To ensure all machinery is operated/used in accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions.
- To ensure all machinery and equipment is kept in a serviceable condition with all relevant check sheets completed in a timely manner and fit for inspections and auditing purposes.
- To ensure all tasks are undertaken with due consideration to related Health & Safety Regulations, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Company Policy and Procedures.
- To ensure all tasks are undertaken with due consideration for the Environment.
- To ensure all tasks are undertaken with due care and consideration for adjoining land/property owners and members of the public.
Basic facility maintenance work includes, but is not limited to, decoration, temporary security repairs, emergency cover repairs and any other work deemed to be covered by the operative’s skill set and training levels.
You'll need:
Skills / Qualifications / Experience
The post holder is required to be self-motivated, committed and organised with excellent knowledge and use of grounds maintenance machinery, ride on mowers, bank mowers, strimmers, chippers and all associated equipment.
- Must have Basic D.I.Y Knowledge.
- A valid driving licence is essential as is experience of towing a plant trailer.
- Fencing experience and Chainsaw certification is desirable.
It will be a bonus if you have:
Skills / Qualifications / Experience
Having previous experience using grounds maintenance machinery would be beneficial, but you don’t need to have extensive knowledge of the different tools. Perhaps you have knowledge of ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, branch cutters or bank-commanders.
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Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.
Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.
Benefits package
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
What can you expect from your recruitment?
To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.
It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!
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Compensation package
£25,000 to £30,330 p.a. dependant on experience
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