Grounds Operative

Job description

We are working closely alongside a local authority in Swindon t o assist with the appointment of a Grounds Operative on a 2 - months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £13.85- £17.35 per hour Summary: As a Grounds Operative , you will be a vital member of the Enabling Services team, ensuring that the Kingsdown and Whitworth Road Cemeteries are maintained to the highest standards of dignity and presentation. This is a physically demanding role that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will provide essential grounds maintenance and offer critical support to the burial team, ensuring a respectful environment for visitors and bereaved families. Responsibilities: - Execute high-quality landscaping tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and border maintenance using pedestrian mowers, ride-on mowers, and strimmers. - Ensure the cemeteries remain tidy by removing litter, clearing leaves, and maintaining paths and memorial areas using various hand tools. - Assist the existing team with the preparation and backfilling of graves, as well as the setup and breakdown of...