KPS Contractors Ltd is looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative. Established over 40 year ago, KPS Contractors Ltd is a family-run business covering all aspects of Tree care, Fencing, Landscaping and Grounds maintenance across the south east of England. We work with both commercial and residential customers.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our business. The successful candidate must be able to always display professional and friendly attitude and be a team player. Previous supervisory experience is useful but not essential.

You must hold a full UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare ground and installation of turf
Perform grounds keeping maintenance duties
Mow lawn either by hand or using a ride on lawnmower (once trained in house).
Cut lawn using hand, power / petrol or ride-on mower and trim edgings around path area, flower beds, and walls
Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and others. (once trained and certificated).
Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.
Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle salt down to keep people from falling.
Sweep or blow pathways free of debris.
Trim down tree / Bush limbs that are posing a danger or hazard.
Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds maintenance (once trained).
Responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building. Plants flowers, mows, pulls weeds, repairs structures, and maintains outside of building.
Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
Water plants and grass as needed.
Wearing PPE at all times whilst working and in the yard

Knowledge & Skills:

Horticultural qualification preferred, but not essential
Training on all relevant equipment /environmental issues
CSCS Card desirable

We are looking to appoint as soon as we can, so would encourage you to apply early. We also request no contact from agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime

Work Location: In person

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