Job Title: Ground Worker and Fencer
Location: Preston
Salary: Starting from £12 per hour dependant on experience
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
About Us:
A P Broome Landscapes Ltd is a thriving, well-established commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Preston, Lancashire. With over five decades of experience, we hold multi-million-pound contracts nationwide. Specialising in serving blue chip utilities.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking two dedicated and multi skilled ground worker and fencers to join our team based in the Preston and working as an ad-hoc team across the UK. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the grounds surrounding hazardous installations, such as substations and gas terminals, for various prestigious clients across our extensive contract portfolio. The role can vary from Grounds Maintenance, Ground work and Fencing.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a two-person operations team, closely supported by our dedicated contract teams
- Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout all operations
- Conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks, in accordance with company procedures and client requirements
- Apply your exceptional organisational and communication skills to coordinate tasks efficiently
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Maintain a valid UK Driving licence for required travel
Essential Criteria:
- Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Fencing Experience
- Minor Civils Experience
Desirable Criteria:
- PA2ar (quad bike spraying)
- Woodchipper
- SHEA Passports (SHEA Gas, Power or Water)
- Manual Handling certification
- First Aid certification
- Grounds Maintenance certifications Person (substations)
- Competent Person (substations)
Benefits:
- A competitive salary, commensurate with your qualifications and experience
- Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme
- 20 days of annual leave – some of which is taken for a full Christmas shut down.
- Provision of vehicle, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment PPE
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, free confidential Health and wellbeing advise.
If you are passionate about grounds maintenance and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Landscape Gardener, Landscape Operative, Experienced Groundworker, Landscape, Landscaper, Garden, Grounds, Ground Maintenance Operative, Garden Project Management, Grounds Worker, Grounds maintenance team members, Fencing Operatives, Fence Erector, Fencer, Civils Operatives may also be considered for this role.
