Are you passionate about grounds maintenance, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Landscape Services Team.
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team provides a comprehensive range of services, including cleaning, catering, property services, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do while prioritising the health, safety, and wellbeing of our colleagues.
About the Role:
Based at Ordsall Depot, Ordsall Road, Retford, DN22 7SL, you will be working Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 4:00pm and Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, covering a 37 hour working week. Working across Retford and the surrounding areas, you will play a key role in maintaining public spaces, sports grounds, grassed areas, and landscaped environments, ensuring they are kept to the highest standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, landscaping, and general site upkeep.
- Operate and maintain landscape equipment, machinery, and ride on mowers safely.
- Apply chemicals in accordance with current FEPA regulations.
- Undertake sports ground marking as required.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety standards.
- Work alongside a small team and Area Manager to deliver services across a designated geographical area.
- Report faults, arrange servicing, and ensure equipment is maintained and stored correctly.
- Collect and dispose of green waste and debris responsibly.
Who are we looking for?
- A reliable and hardworking grounds operative.
- Good attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces.
- Someone comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
What You'll Bring
- Experience using landscape equipment and ride on mowers.
- Knowledge of sports ground marking and chemical application procedures.
- A full UK driving licence, trailer towing entitlement is desirable, however B+E training can be provided if required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high standard of work.
- Physical stamina to undertake manual outdoor work.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Permanent contract.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work within a respected facilities management organisation.
Apply Today
If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas
