Grounds Person

Grounds Person - Vertas Group Limited

Thurston Grounds Depot

37.5 hours per week,

£12.21per hour

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-service facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is putting our staff and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Person to join our team. If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and want to make the difference then apply for this role today.

Main responsibilities for the Grounds Person:
General maintenance of site - Grass cutting, pruning, leaf collection, weeding, etc.
Use of a range of hand and powered equipment and ride-on mowers

The successful applicant will be:

Highly motivated
Experienced in commercial or amenity grounds maintenance
Good communication and liaison skills
Desirable:
Knowledge of fine turf surfaces
Understanding of the technical aspects of grounds maintenance, ie, specifications and health and safety requirements
Good plant knowledge
Horticultural qualification
Experience of towing a trailer
Experience in Grounds Maintenance
PA1 & PA6

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits :
Non contractual benefits

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Company Pension
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more