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Job summary

An established industry player in horticulture is seeking dedicated Grounds and Garden Maintenance Operatives and a Team Leader for their Blandford Camp location. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about outdoor work and maintaining beautiful green spaces. The roles involve performing essential gardening tasks such as lawn care, hedge trimming, and leading a small team. With immediate starts available and permanent positions following a successful probation period, this is a chance to join a respected company that values its employees. If you have a valid driver's license and experience in grounds maintenance, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

  • Experience in grounds maintenance and gardening is essential.
  • A valid driver's license is required for both roles.

Responsibilities

  • Perform various gardening tasks including lawn cutting and hedge trimming.
  • Lead a small team in grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Lawn Maintenance
Hedge Cutting
Weed Control
Team Leadership
Driving License

Tools

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Job description

Job Description

Job One - Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operative - Blandford Camp- DT11 Area

Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists.

Your duties will include:

  1. Grass / Lawn cutting
  2. Edging
  3. Strimming
  4. Hedge cutting and pruning
  5. Litter picking
  6. Weed control, using mowers and powered tools.

These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 13 to 15 weeks.

The hours are 7.30am to 4pm - Monday to Friday.

You will be reporting to the depot in the DT11 area.

Experience and a driver's license is essential.

£13.45 per hour.

Job Two - Grounds Maintenance Team Leader - Blandford Camp - DT11

A garden maintenance team leader is required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists.

The duties will include being a charge hand leading a small team and performing:

  1. Grass / Lawn Cutting
  2. Edging
  3. Strimming
  4. Hedge cutting
  5. Litter Picking
  6. Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools.

Experience and a driver's license is essential.

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period.

While working with us, candidates can choose to be paid £14.57 per hour with no paid holiday or £13 + holiday pay. Whenever you are permanent with the company (after around 13 to 15 weeks), you will be paid £13 + holiday pay.

You will be leading a mobile team of two or three workers.

The working hours are 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday.

Immediate starts available.

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