Grounds & Maintenance Operative

Grounds and Maintenance Operative based in Oswestry, Shropshire offering a salary of £17,882 

We are an Ofsted “Outstanding” college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best possible staff to deliver this first class experience to our students.

We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds and Maintenance Operative to support the grounds and maintenance teams and contribute to the appearance and quality of the college environment including building maintenance/repairs, support refurbishments and an array of other property services. 

The role of Grounds and Maintenance Operative: 

• General building maintenance
• Maintenance of existing planting schemes, including weeding, mulching tidying and pruning.
• Ensuring walkways are maintained including laying paving
• Construction of fences and walls as required
• Litter clearance and assistance with waste management
• To use and maintain basic hand tools and light machinery
• To use cylinder mower, rotary mowers, strimmer’s, leaf blowers and jet washers
• Keep college clean and tidy
• Ensure college grounds remain tidy, attractive and safe including snow and ice clearance
• Supporting other maintenance tasks, such as help with erecting and dismantling marquees, preparation for events (including the college fete), marshalling and car parking.

The ideal Grounds and Maintenance Operative:

• Proven success in a similar role
• City & Guilds relevant qualification would be desirable
• Applicant should be self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Keen interest in DIY
• Handy with a screw driver
• Be creative and have an eye for detail
• Experience in the use of powered equipment and ride on machinery is essential.
• Skills set may include building work, carpentry, bricklaying, landscaping, basic plumbing, tiling and decorating
• Flexibility in the role as well as being prepared to carry out other tasks if required, including support driving duties
• Must have full driving licence and be able to tow.

We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting.  We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities, final salary pension scheme, extensive annual leave, enhanced family friendly benefits, flexible working arrangements and continual professional development.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.