Jobs in Andover, hampshire

JOB TITLE : Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location : Andover

Salary : Competitive

Contract Type : Zero Hours

Working Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do :

Working as part of a busy team, the purpose of the Grounds Maintenance Operative is to carry out a range of horticultural duties to support the running of the contract. This includes grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, and general grounds maintenance duties as required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Grounds Maintenance : Perform routine and specialised grounds maintenance tasks, including litter picking, mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, spraying, and pruning, whilst adhering to best practices.
• Equipment & Site Management : Ensure vehicles, machinery, tools, and work sites are clean, well-maintained, and presentable. Report any damaged or lost items to your manager promptly.
• Collaboration & Communication : Work collaboratively with your team to deliver high-quality results. Communicate clearly with managers and colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Compliance & Procedures : Adhere to all company systems, procedures, and technological solutions for capturing and recording work.
• Attendance & Appearance : Ensure consistent attendance and maintain a professional appearance by wearing appropriate corporate clothing.
• Health & Safety : Comply with the company’s Health & Safety and Environmental policies. Report any accidents, near misses, or hazards promptly, and assess work areas to implement necessary control measures.
• PPE & Risk Management : Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately and follow risk and COSHH assessments to ensure safe working practices.
• Continuous Improvement : Actively seek opportunities to improve work processes and outcomes. Participate in training to enhance skills and performance.
• Innovation & Efficiency : Propose innovative ideas for improving work methods and minimising waste to help control company costs.

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Why join us :

Career Development Focus : We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities : Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment : Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package : Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including :

Ground Control : Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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