Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Driving License Required. Location: DG2 0NW Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour Start Date: ASAP Vetting Required: Basic Scottish Disclosure Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00 (30-minute unpaid break) Friday: 07:00 - 15:00 (30-minute unpaid break) About the Role We are currently recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple school locations. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors as part of a team. Although based in Dumfries, you will be part of a mobile grounds maintenance team. Key Responsibilities General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and clearance of leaves and litter Setting out, maintaining, and lining sports pitches (grass and tarmac) Maintenance of artificial and synthetic pitches Horticultural duties such as planting, pruning, and seeding Tree care activities Erecting and dismantling equipment Painting and maintenance of equipment Carrying out minor civil works (e.g. repairs to slabs, kerbs, manholes, and surfaces) Operating light plant and powered tools Daily checks of vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment Seasonal duties including gritting and snow clearance (weather dependent) Candidate Requirements Full UK driving licence (trailer towing experience advantageous) Experience using ride-on mowers Experience using strimmers and small grounds maintenance machinery General experience in grounds maintenance operations Basic knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices Competent in operating light plant and small equipment Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH Ability to pass PVG clearance A reliable, flexible team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to health and safety Desirable Qualifications / Experience PA1 & PA6 (Pesticides) certification Experience in sports pitch marking and liningPlease note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job