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Groundskeeper

Employer
Red Flag Recruitment
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
Between £17,346 - £18,542/annum
Closing date
27 Nov 2019

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Job Details

Red Flag Recruitment are seeking an experienced Groundskeeper for an immediate start for a School in Brighton.

The Groundskeeper is responsible to provide all manner of care and maintenance of all landscape areas including all perimeter and architectural features within an assigned section. It is expected that the Groundskeeper will work within and across all sections and with other staff to perform their primary tasks.

Job Description of the Groundskeeper:

  • Performs tasks common to the care of grounds by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilising, and applying chemicals to outside plantings.
  • Performs regular maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs weeds, ground cover and buildings.
  • Performs general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, signs, chains, gates, posts and fences.
  • Ensures the physical aspects are maintained and standards are met regarding the grounds, amenities and provides support to team members.
  • Safe and efficient operation of maintenance equipment at all times, including following safe operating procedures and using appropriate action.
  • Inspects the premises throughout the day.
  • Completes assigned minor and routine service requests as requested by Supervisor and/or Manager.
  • Demonstrates customer services skills by treating colleagues and residents with respect and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.

Requirements of a Groundskeeper:

  • Previous experience as a Groundsman and operating mechanical tools.
  • Knowledge of Horticulture.
  • Be self-motivated and take pride in work.
  • Previous experience working outdoors under various weather conditions.
  • A DBS Certificate is preferred.
  • Ability to work long hours, flexible shifts, under various outdoors conditions.

This is a full time, permanent position for an immediate start (37 hours a week + some overtime/out of hours) if required.

Salary: Between £17,346 - £18,542/annum.

If you have suitable experience, please apply now and sed your up to date CV to Emma Sharp at Red Flag Recruitment LTD to be considered for this role.

Company

RED FLAG RECRUITMENT LTD. THE AGENCY YOU CALL WHEN YOU NEED TO MAKE AN IMPACT

FOR OUR CLIENTS

We want to be the best at helping employers achieve success through people.

At Red Flag Recruitment LTD. our company mission is simple: we help businesses hire great employees, allowing them to stay focused on their core business. Keeping staff talent motivated and driven to excellence requires a well-crafted recruitment strategy. This includes sourcing and management of a workforce that is goal-focused and scalable when needed. Red Flag Recruitment LTD. has the work-ready employees your company needs to thrive; whether you’re a small, medium or large business, a start-up, a PLC, or a government department. Get in touch and tell us how we can help. We can have the staff you need at your door in the timeframe you request.

FOR OUR JOBSEEKERS

We're experts at every stage of the candidate lifecycle.

At Red Flag Recruitment LTD. we are not only partners to our clients, but also our candidates. Our unique and specific recruitment support offering makes us experts in helping jobseekers secure work whether it be temporary or permanent employment. We assist candidates with each phase of their career. We understand that recruitment isn’t only about securing your next job, it’s about developing your career potential. We help jobseekers manage their professional lives and provide coaching, evaluations and ongoing support throughout.

Company info
Telephone
01273 666890
Location
Tower Point
44 North Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN11YR
GB

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