Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Rainham, Kent
Salary: £13 per hour
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 a dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in the Rainham, Kent area and working in the South East Region. 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.
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.
- Utilise your PA1 PA6 certifications, with a preference on knapsack spraying expertise to contribute to the effective management of maintenance.
- 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 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
- NPTC PA1 & PA6 (preferably knapsack spraying)
- Full Valid Driving Licence
Desirable Criteria:
- PA2ar (quad bike spraying)
- Woodchipper
- Utility Arboriculture Qualifications
- 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.
- Shopping discounts.
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, may also be considered for this role.
