Grounds Maintenance Operative

Company Description Mitie was founded in 1987, Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. Mitie has over 49,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us. Values: Delivering the exceptional, every day Our purpose: our expertise, care, technology and insight create amazing work environments, helping our customers be exceptional every day. Our promise to our people: a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. Our promise to our customers: a trusted partner creating exceptional environments for your customers and people, adding value every day. Our culture - our core values and how we behave: 1. We are one Mitie: we work as one to deliver a seamless, unrivalled service. We are all in it together, if we can help a customer or colleague in any way, we will. We are one Mitie. 2. We are built on integrity and trust: integrity and trust are at the heart of all we do. We are the face of company. We treat others as we would like to be treated. We are proud to work for Mitie. 3. We go the extra mile: whether it's keeping things running smoothly in a safe environment, looking for new ways to do things better or fixing problems, going the extra mile for our colleagues and customers and keeping our promises is in our DNA. 4. Our diversity makes us stronger: we are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal. 5. Our customers' business, is our business: we are a partner, trusted for our expertise and for putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. Behaviours: Knowledge of relevant procedures Level of customer Service Team Player Health and safety awareness and knowledge Communication Job Description We are currently recruiting for full time GMOs working across the north-west, maintaining a number of sites. There are a number of roles available across the region, both in a team and lone work. A van is supplied and can be taken home, but all applicants must have at least 1 year's driving experience and be prepared to travel. Your main duties will include * Grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, gritting, leaf clearance, litter picking, and clearance as required. * Ensuring 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. Qualifications Experience in GM is preferred, and also ; * Passion for Horticulture/Gardening * Great communication skills and customer service * UK Driving license (1 year minimum experience) * Gritting and Grounds experience (not essential but preferred) * PA1 & PA6 spraying license (desirable) * Have a basic understanding of mobile phone technology to ensure that work activity is properly recorded. Additional Information All applicants will be considered, and we will do our best to respond to all 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; Note This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business. Qualifications: Experience in GM is preferred, and also ; Passion for Horticulture/Gardening Great communication skills and customer service UK Driving license (1 year minimum experience) Gritting and Grounds experience (not essential but preferred) PA1 & PA6 spraying license (desirable) Have a basic understanding of mobile phone technology to ensure that work activity is properly recorded. Responsibilities: