GROUNDS CARE GROUP CAREERS

Gritting Operative

£150 – £300
Self Employed

North London, West London, Reading, Surrey, Greater London, Central London

The Grounds Care Group carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement works, Bulk Waste removal, Japanese Knotweed treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance services for multiple clients across the UK.

We are seeking Gritting Operatives to assist us throughout the gritting season. Starting October 2021 – April 2022.

You will be working through the night at various locations including car dealerships, shopping centres, residential etc. We will provide you with the salt.

This job will suit you if you are seeking extra money in the winter and you must be able to work through the night. You would be working on a self-employed basis so will need to invoice us and hold/gain public liability insurance.

We have the following opportunities available:

• You to own a van, for hand gritting (You will need to be happy taking bagged salt in your van)
• You to own a van and we provide you with a gritting trailer
• You to drive our 4×4’s with our gritters on the back

We will provide you with everything you need to get started and support you with the process.

Essential skills required:

• You will need to hold a UK driving licence (max 3 points)
• Be physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg bags of salt
• Be able to speak / write the English language
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have access to a smart phone / emails

A B+E category licence would be a bonus but is not essential.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send us your contact details to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Surveyor

£20,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience

South East England

The Grounds Care Group carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement works, Bulk Waste removal, Japanese Knotweed treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance services for multiple clients across the UK.

We are seeking a Surveyor to cover the South East region to assist us with carrying out paid residential and commercial surveys, collating data and report writing. You will be focussing on Japanese Knotweed.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is self-motivated and likes to be out on the road travelling.

You will need to be a confident communicator and be comfortable discussing treatment options and recommendations.

Essential skills required:

• A minimum of 1 year surveying experience
• Hold a full UK driving licence (max 3 points)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing business who can help you to learn and develop your skills.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send a CV with your contact details to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – Oxfordshire

£22,000 – £26,000 + Quarterly bonus and overtime OTE £33,000

Didcot, Oxfordshire

The Grounds Care Group carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement works, Bulk Waste removal, Japanese Knotweed treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance services for multiple clients across the UK.

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team. You will be responsible for general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.

You will need to provide leadership to the team and ensure work is completed to the required standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.

It is likely that no two days will be the same as you will be covering grass cutting, shrub bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.

Essential skills required:

• Previous experience working in grounds maintenance
• PA1 / PA6
• A full UK driving licence (max 3 points)
• The ability to support and manage team members
• Be a team player and demonstrate initiative

You will need to undertake a DBS check for this role and be prepared to work additional hours when required.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send a CV with your contact details to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – Surrey

£22,000 – £26,000 + Quarterly bonus and overtime OTE £33,000

Cobham, Surrey

The Grounds Care Group carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement works, Bulk Waste removal, Japanese Knotweed treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance services for multiple clients across the UK.

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our growing team. You will be responsible for general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.

You will need to provide leadership to the team and ensure work is completed to the required standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.

It is likely that no two days will be the same as you will be covering grass cutting, shrub bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.

Essential skills required:

• Previous experience working in grounds maintenance
• PA1 / PA6
• A full UK driving licence (max 3 points)
• The ability to support and manage team members
• Be a team player and demonstrate initiative

You will need to undertake a DBS check for this role and be prepared to work additional hours when required.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send a CV with your contact details to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Operations Coordinator

£22,000 – £30,000 depending on experience

Cobham, Surrey

The Grounds Care Group carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement works, Bulk Waste removal, Japanese Knotweed treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance services for multiple clients across the UK.

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator who is enthusiastic, well-organised and is good at planning ahead!

Your role will be to manage the operational and logistical performance of our teams and fleet.

Duties include:

• Scheduling jobs
• Managing queries relating to jobs
• Liaising with suppliers to place orders / organise deliveries
• Setting up new sub-contractors and managing administration
• Reporting on vehicle faults and booking MOT’s / services / repairs

This role will require daily problem solving, excellent multi-tasking and will come with pressure. It will also be hugely rewarding if you enjoy a challenge!

Essential skills required:

• A minimum of 2 years coordination experience
• High attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially minded and enjoys dealing with people.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send a CV with your contact details to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.