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Grounds Maintenance Operative

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  • Exmouth, Devon, England
  • Temporary,
  • undefined,
  • EXM/GROUNDS
  • 04/11/2025
Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Exmouth
Contract Type: Temp
Hours: Monday-Friday 
Salary: £13.26 per hour (weekly pay through gap personnel)

Role Purpose:
To carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks to ensure public spaces and green areas are safe, clean, and well-presented. The role involves working independently or as part of a team to maintain high standards of appearance and safety across parks, open spaces, and recreational areas.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and general pruning.
  • Undertake planting, bedding, watering, hoeing, and weeding to maintain healthy and attractive green areas.
  • Operate a variety of machinery, vehicles, and powered equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Assist in maintaining sports fields and recreational areas, ensuring they are safe and ready for use.
  • Ensure all tasks are completed to required standards and within set timescales.
  • Support the delivery of a customer-focused service by providing courteous and helpful communication when interacting with the public.
  • Follow all relevant health and safety regulations and take personal responsibility for safe working practices.
  • Contribute to maintaining tidy and hazard-free work areas at all times.
  • Assist in identifying and reporting any potential hazards, defects, or maintenance issues.
  • Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
  • Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
  • Capable of using hand tools and powered equipment confidently.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to varying workloads and weather conditions.

Experience and Requirements:

  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar outdoor work preferred.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential).
  • Basic understanding of horticultural practices

 

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