Grounds Maintenance Operative in the Witney Area.

We now have some fantastic opportunities to recruit Grounds Maintenance Operative in the Witney Area.

Shift Available;

• Monday to Friday - 8.5hrs - 9hrs a day in season from April to Sept and 7.4hrs a day off season.

Hourly pay rate - £12.30 and £12.53

You will need ;

• To have a full class B driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight minimum.

• NVQ level 1 or 2 in horticulture.

• Member of Grounds Management Association or equivalent

• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.

• Be able to work as a team.

Driver roles and responsibilities;

• Undertake visual daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons.

• To report any problems with the vehicle on the relevant paperwork and to the relevant department immediately, explaining technical problems when required.

• To undertake paperwork to ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation.

• To comply with all transport legislation and Highway code , accepting responsibility for traffic infringements and driving company vehicles safely around the area showing due regard for other road users and local residents.

• Dispose of all recyclables, general waste and cuttings at the appropriate licenced disposal site , complying with all site rules.

• To ensure vehicle is left clean and empty at the end of each working day.

Horticultural task include;

• The planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs and annual bedding schemes.

• The annual maintenance of hedges.

• Grass care and maintenance ; to include grass mowing using a wide range of mechanical equipment.

• Undertake visual daily checks of any machinery or tools before it is used to ensure it is in good working order.

• The application of pesticides.

• Sports turf maintenance.

• General cleansing operation to green spaces and various locations to include sweeping, litter collection, removing animal droppings, leaf fall using a range of tools provided.

• Snow and ice clearing during the winter period.