Groundsperson

Job title:Groundsperson

Location:Clitheroe Area, Lancashire BB7

Salary:14.00/hour PAYE

We're looking for a talented Groundsperson to work with our Client based near Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 area.

If that's you then you could be exactly what they're looking for.

The hours for this role are 40 hours/week covering 5/5.5 days/week. Full, Part time or Job Share considered.

The Role:

As the Groundsperson you will provide professional maintenance duties in a glorious private property extending to 18 acres.

The client has 2 woodland areas and recently purchased 7 acres which they planted to woodland.

To ensure success you need to demonstrate multitasking abilities to meet the required standard for the property.

A willingness to work with a small number of hobby farm animals and pets is essential as is availability to drive, out of normal hours, for extra income.

You will also be tasked with:

• Maintaining condition and appearance of lawns and grounds.
• Mowing, watering and fertilising lawns.
• Planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees.
• Cleaning and maintaining property and general upkeep performing light repairs as necessary.
• Keeping facilities and surrounding areas free from debris and weeds.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and materials.
• Following applicable safety guidelines and procedures.
• Performing other duties as required.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this Groundsperson role will be hard-working, detail orientated, organised and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

You will also need:

• Appropriate qualifications or 2 years work experience in a similar position.
• Proficient knowledge of maintaining lawns, fields, grounds and woodlands.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Proficient with operating groundskeeping equipment such as tractors, power mowers, strimmers and chainsaws.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as an individual under own initiative.
• Reliable, punctual and polite

Does that sound like you? If so, we'd love to see your CV.

The Package:

Basic salary: 12 - 14.00/hour PAYE

Holidays: 20 days plus 8/9 Statutory Bank Holidays

The Company:

The company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive culture.They welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.

Interested? If you think you're right for this Groundsperson role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.