Groundsperson - Gardening (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.

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You will predominantly be based in their Antrim 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 Antrim or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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