Glendale Managed Services, the ‘green services’ division of Alston Investments Ltd, has revenues of circa £50 million and operates throughout the UK. Glendale’s activities include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management, supply and relocation of plants and semi-mature trees, winter services and the management of sports facilities.

At the forefront of green service provision across the UK since 1989, Glendale offers innovative solutions for the total management and maintenance of the green

environment.

GEM Devon and Cornwall 

Mobile working grounds maintenance operative Must have full UK driving licence - Company vehicle 

THE ROLE

The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. The Grounds maintenance Operative will be required to have an understanding in garden maintenance and have an understanding of the machinery used to carry out grounds maintenance tasks.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• General maintenance of areas to include both cut and collect and cut and drop using both ride-on and pedestrian machinery.

• Undertake horticultural operations; hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance and planting, strimming and blowing, hard surface maintenance, tree maintenance, chemical application, garden clearance and general landscape works, 

• Removing litter, emptying litter / dog bins and clearing leaves.

• Carryout Groundsman duties in accordance with best practice.

• Ensure that lower graded members of staff understand instructions from you and your Line Manager and you work together as a team

• Undertake activities utilising craft skills, e.g. site preparation and construction.

• Operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers.

• Use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plant.

• Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required.

• Assisting the Chargehand to carry out the requirements of the contract.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of Grounds Maintenance skills and horticulture are desirable, however training will be provided.

• Previous experience of handheld machinery is desirable, however full training will be given.

The Grounds Maintenance Operative must hold a full, clean UK driving licence

Personal

Among the personal characteristics sought:

• Reliable and conscientious

• A can do attitude

• A willingness to learn

• Ability to work on one's own initiative

• Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks.