Job type
TemporaryLocation
BracknellWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
MaintenanceIndustry
ConstructionPay
£16 per hour PAYE
Grounds Maintenance operative wanted ASAP
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Bracknell
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Hours: Full-time 8am-5pm Monday to Friday (40 hours a week)
Driving Licence: Essential
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Hours: Full-time 8am-5pm Monday to Friday (40 hours a week)
Driving Licence: Essential
Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to work on a large site in Bracknell. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and skilled operative with a strong background in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high standard of grounds maintenance and landscaping across the site, ensuring all external areas are maintained safely, efficiently, and to specification.Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out all aspects of lawn care, including mowing, fertilising, moss control and reseeding
- Plant, shrub and tree maintenance, including planting, pruning, pest and insect control, and feeding
- Maintaining paved and decked areas through pressure washing, cleaning, algaecide treatment, sealing and oiling
- Completing soft landscaping duties such as turfing, planting flower beds and shrubs, mulching, barking, weed control, hedge trimming and strimming
- Operating and maintaining irrigation and water systems
- Safe operation and routine maintenance of tools and machinery, including mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, long-arm trimmers, scarifiers, pressure washers and wood chippers
- Following written maintenance plans and schedules for weekly and seasonal tasks
- Adhering to all Health & Safety requirements, including the safe use of vehicles, equipment and machinery
- Ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, including waste management regulations
Requirements
- Proven experience within grounds maintenance or landscaping
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, hardworking and detail-focused approach
What You’ll Get
- Competitive pay of £16.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
- Ongoing work on a high-quality site
- Support from a dedicated Hays consultant
If you’re interested in this role and have the relevant experience, apply now or contact Hays for more information.
