Grounds Maintenance Operative

• Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
• Hourly Rate: £13.45
• Working Hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
• Friday: 07:00 – 15:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Purpose of the Role

To work as part of a team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple school locations.

Key Responsibilities

Based primarily out of the Polmadie depot in Glasgow, the role involves working within a mobile grounds maintenance team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter
• Erecting and dismantling equipment
• Horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, and seeding
• Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and tarmac surfaces)
• Upkeep of artificial and synthetic pitches
• Tree care activities
• Painting and maintenance of sundry equipment
• Minor civil works, including repairs to slabs, kerbs, manholes, and surfaces
• Operation of light plant and powered tools
• Daily checks of vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment
• Seasonal duties such as gritting and snow clearance (weather dependent)

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (trailer towing experience advantageous)
• Experience using ride-on mower equipment
• Basic knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices
• General experience in grounds maintenance operations
• Competence in operating light plant and small equipment
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH
• Ability to pass PVG clearance
• Experience using strimmers and small grounds maintenance plant
• A flexible, reliable team player who demonstrates pride in their work and a strong commitment to health and safety

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• PA1 & PA6 (Pesticides) certification
• Experience with sports pitch marking and lining

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