Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative
Shift Times: Mon-Fri 7:00-16:30 - 45HPW
Pay Rate: 12.21ph
Location: Shepton Mallet, BA4 4RW

This is a 3 month FTC, starting 1st April

Manpower are looking for experienced Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for our client on a 3 month FTC. Working in this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality ground's maintenance service to a range of clients throughout Shepton Mallet. Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance too name a few. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment. As part of our Mendip Team, you will keep grounds in wonderful condition for clients across Somerset. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.

The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice.

To succeed, you will need:

• To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Hold a full valid UK Driving License
• PA1/PA6 spraying licence is an advantage but not essential
• Willingness to learn & open to training.
• Safety conscious mindset is key.
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
• Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
• Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role is preferred.

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
• Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
• Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
• Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• Weekly pay

About our client:

You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.

Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact!