Grounds Maintenance Operative

Ocean Housing are recruiting for a part time (16 hours per week) Grounds Maintenance Operative to work as part of their team to provide grounds maintenance services, responsibilities include to:

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  Provide Grounds Maintenance services and horticultural duties as required across Ocean’s stock including grass cutting, strimming, weeding, maintaining and planting shrubs, trees, plants and other grounds maintenance and gardening tasks

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  Assess site conditions and make decisions on most appropriate work to be undertaken and equipment to be used in accordance with weather conditions and best practice

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  Conduct estate checks when on site, identifying and reporting any issues that may pose a health and safety risk to the public

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  Be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and daily/routine checks of any plant or machinery provided

Qualifications and Experience

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  Educated to NVQ Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 2-5)) or equivalent and Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 2-5 in English/Literacy) or equivalent

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  Valid Driving Licence

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  Grounds Maintenance experience and ability to carry out a wide range of horticultural tasks

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  A good understanding of health and safety issues and risks in relation to grounds maintenance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About You

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  Exude a positive and welcoming persona and good customer service skills

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  Ability to analyse/assess situations and respond accordingly

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  Shows tolerance, respect and consideration for others

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  Values equality, diversity and inclusion and takes appropriate action when there is evidence of discrimination or inequality

For more information regarding to specific responsibilities and knowledge and experience please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 5 March 2023 at midnight

Interviews will be held on Thursday 9 March 2023