Grounds Maintenance Operative

*Job objectives and responsibilities* Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will carry out Grounds Maintenance duties to a high standard, delivering the Exceptional every day. To undertake all duties in accordance with our work schedule and ensure all areas are left clean and tidy after work is completed, complying with Health & Safety procedures. To ensure all requests and enquires from the customer for grounds maintenance are processed quickly and efficiently. To operate all vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures. You will be required to undertake training as and when required. *Main duties* Your main duties will include Grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, gritting, leaf clearance, litter picking, and clearance as required. You will be required to ensure that all sites and external areas are maintained to an exceptional and reputable standard General ground maintenance duties using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery Additional duties dependant on client site Extra duties may be available during the winter season (gritting, snow clearance and Christmas tree installation) Driving company vehicles, ensuring they are kept in full tact and any maintenance issues are reported in a prompt manner. *Person Specification* Passion for Horticulture/Gardening Great communication skills and customer service Excel Challenge Inspire at service delivery, we must be the best at everything We always ask ourselves, why do I do it this way? How can I do this better? What else can I do? Have fun and be passionate about what you do UK Driving license Gritting and Grounds experience (not essential but preferred) PA1 & PA6 spraying license (not desirable) Have a basic understanding of mobile phone technology to ensure that work activity is properly recorded. *Health and Safety responsibilities* Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times; Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment; Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received; Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system *Information Security* Ensure compliance with Mitie's information security procedures in all activities; Proactively identify and report security risks to your manager; Report actual and suspected security incidents;