Job Description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Hourly Rate of Pay: 12.60

Contract Type: Permanent

Type of Employment: Full Time

Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40

Location: Regional Recruitment - Abergavenny, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Brecon, Pontypool, Newport

Requirement: Full UK Driving License



Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at the UKs market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be supporting them in ensuring your team deliver the exceptional every day.



You will be working in partnership with Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, who care for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.



Connecting many of the UK's urban and rural areas, we provide essential spaces for wildlife and people, helping us all feel happier and healthier.



The 250-year-old waterways in our care - the canals, embankments, culverts and reservoirs as well as the bridges, locks and towpaths - and their vital ecosystems are threatened by the growing impact of climate change and more extreme weather. They need constant upkeep and investment. Without it, they face decline and closure, and we risk losing the incredible benefits they bring.



Together, with your active support, we can keep canals alive. Join us and protect waterways for nature to thrive and everyone to enjoy. Today and in the future

You will be responsible for.

Maintaining the Canal network including grass cutting & hedge cutting, Providing management with relevant information and reporting as required, including reporting any site hazards. Operating all vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures. Undertaking training as and when required.

What we are looking for

A passion for working outdoors. Prepared to work in an agile and flexible working A good understanding of smartphone technology. Grounds Maintenance experience Full driving licence

In return we offer.

Competitive rates of pay. Opportunity to earn overtime 28 days annual leave including bank holidays prorated over term of contract. Life assurance Pension scheme Company Uniform and PPE provided. * Personal investment in training and development