Grounds Maintenance General Operative, Daventry

MAINTAINING FUTURES

At Futures we're committed to providing our customers with the best service possible on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’, ‘Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’, to help achieve this we're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to complete our awesome Grounds Maintenance Team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract??

You’ll need to have experience of grass cutting and shrub bed management, and the plant, equipment and Heath & Safety associated with these tasks

As well as a background in grounds maintenance and horticulture you will also need to have a can do attitude and enjoying working in all weather types that the UK seasons bring us!

You’ll also need a full, UK driving licence.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Undertake grounds maintenance duties; grass cutting, shrub bed management.
• Operate and maintain safely grounds maintenance plant and equipment: Ride on mower, pedestrian mower, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, powered blower (backpack & handheld), rotavator in accordance with training and manufacturers guidelines.
• Operate specialist grounds maintenance plant and equipment where competent to do so: chainsaw, brushwood chipper, stump grinder, tractor plus attachments.
• Assist with preparing previously maintained land to convert to wildflowers (rotavating, clearing, establishing free drainage, sowing and maintaining).             

Sounds like me, so what are you offering? 

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits with a big emphasis on health and well-being.

To support your work life balance, in addition to 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, we also promote the chance to buy and sell holiday throughout the year.

Your working week will be 37 hours.

To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.