Grounds Maintenance Technician

Division: Outsourcing, Staffing & Recruitment
Role: Grounds Maintenance Technician
Region: Europe
Country: England
City: East Midlands

Overview

Bradburys Global Risk Group is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Technician to be responsible for maintaining the exterior grounds and creating a clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment of various office facilities within the East Midlands, England, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

Following an induction, on-boarding and training schedule, you will be required to:

• Carry out regular grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming bushes and maintaining flower beds around the office building and car parks
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of trees and shrubs surrounding the property, including pruning and removal of dead or damaged branches
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers and leaf blowers
• Plant and care for seasonal flowers, plants and grass to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the office building surroundings
• Conduct regular inspections of outdoor spaces to identify and remove litter and debris into on-site skips
• Respond promptly to special requests from site managers or other departments regarding landscaping and groundskeeping needs
• Work alone whilst collaborating with site managers to contribute ideas and coordinate efforts to maintain an attractive exterior environment for the office building and car parks

Essential requirements:

• A five-year checkable work history
• Proof of Right to work in the UK
• An excellent command of English communication skills (written, oral, email)
• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or a related field
• Knowledge of horticulture, landscaping practices, and groundskeeping techniques
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions
• Ability to safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment
• Sound health and safety knowledge and ability to work in line with SWPs and RAMS
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent time keeping and time management

Core hours:

• Weekly: Saturdays: 08.00-12.00