Grounds Maintenance Part Time

Bedford, Bedfordshire
We Staff

Job description

We Staff have partnered with a fantastic property maintenance firm who operate all across London, the Home Counties, Chelmsford and beyond.

They are in need of some diligent and attentive Ground’s Keepers to be on the road and looking after multiple sites in and around a specified area. You will be provided with a company vehicle so all of your fuel will be paid for.

Duties include

• Areas of grass to be cut and lawn edges to be trimmed as required to maintain the correct height as specified. Cut and collect method to be applied, unless stated otherwise for a cut and drop service.
• Strim all perimeters abutting vertical planes. Cut back all edges around trees shrubs using hand cutters if necessary etc. must ensure correct equipment is used at all times.
• All arisings, Grass cuttings and litter etc are to be removed to an approved tip off site the same day.
• The collection and disposal of leaf fall in any of the areas for grass cutting, hedge & bush maintenance, planted areas or the ground maintenance of access ways as specified below and shall form part of the Contract Works.
• Any loose gravel and hard surface areas including car parks are to be raked evenly and have moss/weed treatment.
• Cut low hanging branches and any basal growth up to a height of 2M
• Ensure hedges / Shrubs are cut at least once every three months and reduced to maintainable height, ensuring it looks well presented
• Ensure that access ways are clear and unobstructed by removing obstacles such as shopping trolleys, bikes, toys etc to a safe position that will not cause obstruction.
• Ensure that all surface water drains, gullies etc. are clear of debris, vegetation leaves etc. to allow the free flow of water.
• Ensure all paths, unadopted roads, and service areas are swept and litter collected using an appropriate brush, and during inclement weather such as snow, ice etc, paths are gritted or cleared by instruction

ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A FULL UK DRIVER’S LICENSE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH HEAVY POWER TOOLS.

If you like spending time outdoors, helping the environment and have an eye for detail, then please apply

Get in touch!

Alex – We Staff