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  • Grounds Maintenance Operative
    Grounds Maintenance Operative
    10 days ago
    £28500 yearly
    Full-time
    Slough

    Overview We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the upkeep of various outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in landscape maintenance and horticulture, with practical experience in gardening and groundskeeping. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with construction experience or mechanical knowledge to apply their skills in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and safety of outdoor areas, ensuring they meet high standards of presentation and functionality. Duties • Conduct routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weeding, and planting to promote healthy growth and visual appeal, • Operate power tools such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers efficiently and safely, • Use hand tools for detailed gardening tasks and general groundskeeping activities, • Maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering schedules and system functionality, • Assist with construction or repair projects involving excavation, fencing, or installation of new features, • Conduct equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance or organise repairs as needed, • Manage waste disposal by collecting green waste and ensuring the site remains tidy and hazard-free, • Support team efforts in maintaining safety standards across all outdoor work areas Qualifications • Proven experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticulture is highly desirable, • Mechanical knowledge related to power tools, irrigation systems, and basic equipment repair is advantageous, • Familiarity with the operation of excavators or other construction machinery is a plus, • Ability to handle hand tools safely and effectively during various groundskeeping tasks, • Previous construction experience or practical knowledge of civil works will be considered an asset, • Good organisational skills with an eye for detail in maintaining outdoor environments, • Physical fitness to undertake manual labour including lifting, digging, and operating machinery for extended periods, • A valid driver’s licence is preferred but not essential This position offers a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about outdoor maintenance and environmental care. Applicants should be organised, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to the upkeep of high-quality outdoor spaces.Benefits: • Additional leave, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Referral programme Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence

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  • Builder
    Builder
    20 days ago
    £30000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood

    Duties and responsibilities: · Assisting with new builds, renovations, and demolitions. · Operating basic machinery and tools. · Preparing and cleaning up construction sites. · Structural inspections and minor repairs. · Roof, wall, or floor repairs. · Sealing, waterproofing, or weatherproofing buildings. · Installing insulation, flooring, or acoustic treatments not covered by other trades. · Assisting with scaffolding, temporary structures, or barriers. · Installing plumbing fixtures, woodwork structures and fittings, and setting glass in frames. · Erecting and repairing fencing. · Pouring and levelling concrete, preparing surfaces for painting and plastering, and mixing and applying plaster and paint. · Constructing, altering, and repairing buildings and structures. · Operating hand tools and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble building materials. · Mixing and applying plaster, cement, or paint to surfaces. · Demolishing old structures or parts of buildings before renovation. Skills/Qualifications/Education: · Competence in brickwork, plastering, concrete work, basic carpentry and general building maintenance. · Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and a good understanding of UK Building Regulations and health & safety requirements. · Experience in residential refurbishments, property extensions and multi-trade building projects. · CSCS Card preferred. · Reliable, punctual, physically fit and able to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail. · Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. · Proven relevant experience.

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