Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative Bracknell Full Time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative based in the Bracknell area. This is a full time permanent role, working 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour, equating to £31,449.60 per year. The start date is ASAP.

This is a mobile role working across a range of commercial sites, including business parks, shopping centres, and similar locations. You will work directly alongside a Grounds Foreman as part of a two person mobile team, maintaining each site to a consistently high standard. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of grounds maintenance tasks across multiple commercial sites
• Complete horticultural duties including formative pruning, seasonal bedding installation, grass cutting, and watering
• Undertake hedge trimming, strimming, irrigation tasks, and edge reformation
• Carry out litter collection and weed and leaf management
• Empty bins, remove waste, replace bags, and manage recycling where required
• Work closely with the Grounds Foreman to complete daily schedules efficiently
• Travel between sites safely as part of the mobile working day
• Engage professionally with clients on site when required
• Carry out regular site inspections and report hazards or equipment issues
• Respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies
• Follow COSHH guidelines and Risk Assessments at all times
• Ensure tools, machinery, and vehicles are secure, safe, and well maintained
• Carry out routine equipment checks and report faults promptly
• Complete timesheets and basic site documentation as required
• Drive safely and comply with all road traffic regulations
• Undertake ad hoc duties within the scope of the role

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices when using tools, machinery, and materials
• Wear correct PPE at all times in line with company policy
• Report accidents and near misses using the company Health and Safety system
• Maintain awareness of site specific risks at each location

Training and Development

• Attend company and site inductions
• Take part in individual training sessions
• Attend monthly training as directed

Requirements

• Previous experience in commercial grounds maintenance
  Ability to work effectively as part of a two person mobile team
  * Ability to work independently and use initiative
  * Full clean UK driving licence essential
  * Good communication and interpersonal skills
  * PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates desirable but not essential
  * Reliable, professional, and safety focused approach

What's On Offer

• Pay rate of £12.60 per hour
  * 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  * Annual salary of £31,449.60
  * Full time permanent mobile role
  * Work across commercial sites including business parks and shopping centres
  * Ongoing training and development opportunities
  * Stable working pattern within a small mobile team

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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