Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Chester CH49QB

Salary: Above Real living wage

Contract Type: Permanent

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 6-3pm

Join a team where your experience matters.

Were looking for reliable and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support the delivery of high-quality grounds services across Chester CH49QB. If you take pride in your work understand the importance of health and safety and want to be part of a professional and well-managed team we want to hear from you!

What youll do:

Carrying out routine and specialist grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting strimming hedge trimming spraying pruning and litter picking.

Operating a range of equipment and machinery safely and effectively.

Maintaining tools vehicles and PPE to a high standard and reporting any defects.

Recording completed work using mobile technology (training provided).

Working collaboratively with your team to meet quality and performance targets.

What youll get;

Consistent work: Full-time work is regularly available

Career progression: Opportunities for development formal training and upskilling

Supportive team: Work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive leadership

Well-maintained equipment: Youll have access to the latest well-maintained electric tools quieter lighter and easier to use.

What were looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role

• A good understanding of health & safety procedures and safe equipment use

• Full UK driving license (preferred)

• Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6) and/or horticultural certification (desirable)

• A proactive professional attitude and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

If youre ready to take the next step in your grounds career apply now and join a team that values your skills and commitment.

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear supportive and straightforwardso you always know whats coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: Youll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personalitythis is completely optional

• Intro call: If youre a good match well invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected youll then take part in an interview either on Teams or in person depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

Well keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation. #Maint

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels. #Maint

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1