Regional Grounds Maintenance Operator

United Utilities • Full-time • Northwich, North West England, GB • £25,000 - £100,000 / year • 7h ago

About us

Salary - £29,122
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works CW8 4EE
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Best Doctors
Salary Finance
Wealth at Work courses
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Mental health first aiders
ShareBuy
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Enhanced parental leave schemes

The role

To deliver a variety of site maintenance and recovery activities on both operational and non-operational land including grounds maintenance, vegetation management and removal from assets, soft landscaping, arboriculture works, contractor management and other minor building maintenance in line with the maintenance plan for each site.

To ensure the site standards are upheld on our Water and Wastewater Treatment works and other land owned by UU including non-asset and asset areas for the quality, performance and safety standards of the company.

Key accountabilities

Main responsibilities:

Undertake grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping, ad hoc works and activities on a variety of sites.
Carry out physically demanding tasks in a fast-changing outdoor environment with exposure to and in close proximity to environmental hazards and sewerage contamination.
Carry out recovery works on operational and non-operational land, this could include filter bed vegetation removal, Pontoon Works. This list is not exhaustive and may require specific training to carry out some tasks.
Operate and perform daily checks on a variety of powered and non-powered plant, tools and equipment including vehicles, trailers, ride on mowers, agricultural vehicles/equipment, large plant, robots and small handheld tools. (This list is not exhaustive as the business grows and we add more machinery to the business further training will be given)
Record the work completed on a corporate system.
Carry out minor remedial work on non-assets (flags, fencing etc.), appropriate to the level of competence and training.
Contribute towards the training of new starters from the Youth Employment Program and employment agencies.
Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and to comply with regulations and internal company policies and GM specific risk assessments.
Identify any site standards improvements and winter work during the scheduled visits.
Liaise closely with site staff.
Application and handling of pesticides including invasive weed management
Support the Team Leader in developing new works in line with partner requirements and ensuring the implementation of these works to timescale and budget whilst delivering to a high standard
To support the Team Leader in liaising with other members of United Utilities to ensure an integrated approach to project implementation
When appropriate, take ownership of task-based activities thus ensuring communication between line management and operatives is maintained.
To undertake reasonable tasks as instructed by your line manager.

Skills & experience

Skills, qualifications and experience:

Ability to demonstrate practical experience of a variety of maintenance activities including grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping in an outdoor environment.
Able to demonstrate practical experience in using a variety of Grounds and specialist machinery such as pedestrian mowers, strimmer’s, blowers hedge cutters, ride on mowers, tractors, Robots
Ability to work to schedules and have good time management skills.
Able to communicate and build relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to risk assess dynamically and understand Risk Assessments
Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Full clean driving license and hold or be willing to work towards Class C if required.
Ability to tow trailers and willingness to attend familiarisation training.
Hold or be willing to work towards if required qualifications to apply Chemicals near water. (Formally PA6/PA6INJ/PA6W)
Hold or be willing to work towards if required NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Manually Fed Woodchipper Operations qualification.

Advantageous

City & Guilds / NVQ / Lantra qualification in agricultural and land-based industry

Other

Main interaction will be with the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader and Grounds Maintenance Co-ordinator who will provide the daily plans and deal with any issues arising

Compliance

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.