Grounds Maintenance Operative

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.