Grounds Person

Our client, a large Public Sector Organisation requires a Grounds Person based in Newtownabbey.

Role: Grounds Person

Location: Newtownabbey

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week,

Hourly Rate: £11.98

LOCATION OF POST:

Newtownabbey

MAIN DUTIES:

Driving, operating and maintaining a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service in a commercial/contractor environment. This will include rotovators, chain saws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmers, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge-cutters etc.

Using a range of hand held equipment and tools associated with the provision o fa grounds maintenance service. This will include secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment among others.

The cutting and edging of hedges and grass using a range of equipment, both hand held and mechanical/electrical.

The establishing and maintenance of shrub beds and grassed areas including reclaiming, fencing-off, ground planning & preparation, removal of dead trees, planting trees shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, rolling and watering as required.

To clean and lift litter and larger debris from hard areas, shrub beds, rough grass, water ways and shop areas (as required). This will include the removal of such things as fly-tipping material, building rubble, doors, cupboards, cookers, items of household furniture and bonfire debris. Therefore, it will require an ability to physically deal with this type of rubbish.

The spraying of shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers if you have the proper certificates.

The loading/unloading of all equipment, materials and waste as required.

The execution of running repairs and minor maintenance on equipment and machinery including, for example, the sharpening, adjusting and renewal of blades as required, etc.

The post holder must carry out all duties associated with the post with due regard to the health and safety of colleagues and members of the public. Where necessary signs must be displayed in work areas warning of dangers. Reporting potential Public Liability Claims (PLICs) hazards to the District Office for repair.

Any other duties as required.

Training will be provided where necessary.

Essential Criteria:

1-5 years relevant experience in a similar role.

Candidates must also have a full current driving licence or have access to a form of transport which would enable you to carry out the required duties of this post.

Desirable

C1 plus E on Licence

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless of if you already have a valid certificate.

If you are interested, please upload your CV to the link provided, and Rory McGregor will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.