Groundsperson (Public Sector)

Groundsperson (Public Sector)
VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Groundsperson for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Derry/Londonderry site.

Responsibilities:

• To drive, operate and maintain a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service on a commercial scale, including rotovators, chain saws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmer's, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge-cutters etc.
• To use a range of handheld equipment and tools associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service, including include secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment etc.
• To establish and maintain shrub beds and grassed areas including reclaiming, fencing-off, ground planting & preparation, hard landscaping, removal of dead trees, planting trees shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, pruning, weeding, rolling and watering as required.
• To clean and lift litter and larger debris from hard areas, shrub beds, rough grass, waterways and shop areas (daily), including the removal of such things as fly-tipping material, building rubble, and bonfire debris etc.
• To spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers
• To load and unload all equipment, materials and waste.
• To ensure running repairs are carried out and the minor maintenance of equipment and machinery including, for example, the sharpening, adjusting and renewal of blades as required, etc.

The Ideal Person:

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or manual outdoor work

• Ability to use grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers and strimmers

• Good understanding of health & safety in an outdoor environment

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions

• Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Desirable

• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates

• Experience operating ride-on mowers or similar machinery

• Full driving licence

• Experience working within a public-sector or facilities environment

Remuneration
£25,185 - £25,989 plus Van & Fuel Card

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Derry/Londonderry or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. IND02
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Skills:
Groundsperson Trades Social Housing Public Sector

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