Grounds Maintenance Operative - Vacancy Filler
Gloucester
Salary £23,500 - £23,893– 37 hours per week, annualised hours
Permanent
We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time.
Ubico employs over 700 staff and operates 900 vehicles and plant over 1200 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’.The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together.
We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.
About the role…
We are looking for an enthusiastic Ground Maintenance Operative to help with the up keep of public spaces throughout the Gloucester district. This is a varied role and you will be carrying out a wide range of routine grounds maintenance throughout the season and other waste activities in various locations throughout the District and external locations.
You will need…
Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weightA basic knowledge of horticulture
A basic knowledge of vehicles, plant and machinery for use within a grounds maintenance environment
A basic knowledge of health and safety requirements within a grounds maintenance environment
Previous experience of working with mobile or static plant and equipment.
To be a proactive team member with a positive attitude and customer focussed
For further information please download the job description and person specification.What can we offer you?
Full PPE suppliedOpportunities for progression
26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 30 days after 5 yearsAccess to health and wellbeing support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings
A fixed 37 hour week
Group task and finish
Opportunity to become a key worker and support your local community
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification.It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.