Groundsperson Grounds Maintenance
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 to £13.46 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1UZ |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH227399_1714042657 |
Summary
Temporary Grounds Person
£13.46 per hour
Do you have a passion for keeping playing fields and sports pitches in top condition? Are you customer-focused and take pride in your work? If so, then we want to hear from you!
We are recruiting for a temporary Grounds Person to join our client for 6 months. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining playing fields and pitches across the town, ensuring they are safe, clean, and well-maintained for the community.
What will you be doing?
- Prepare and renovate playing surfaces for various sports, including bowls, cricket, football, rugby, and more.
- Plan and carry out seasonal work, such as spring clean-up and end-of-season renovations.
- Operate and maintain various tools and equipment, including ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and chippers.
- Cut grass, strim edges, hoe and weed gardens, and control pests and diseases (if qualified).
- Plant trees, shrubs, and bulbs, and maintain hedges and shrubbery.
- Clear leaves, litter, and debris, and clean hard surfaces.
- Remove fly-posting, dog mess, and dead animals.
- Respond to customer inquiries and feedback, and resolve complaints efficiently.
- Work safely, wearing the appropriate uniform and PPE.
- Attend team meetings and participate in discussions.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to streamline the service.
- Maintain accurate paperwork
What are we looking for?
- Experience working in grounds maintenance or a related field.
- A strong understanding of grounds keeping principles and practices.
- Proficiency in operating various grounds maintenance equipment (training provided for some equipment).
- A valid driving licence (transit sized vehicle or equivalent).
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with the public.
- A commitment to health and safety.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
If you are a hardworking and motivated individual with a passion for grounds keeping, we encourage you to apply!
Please note due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.