Grounds Technician

Grounds Technician needed

A position has arisen for a Permanent Grounds Technician within an established organisation. This role takes responsibility for looking after all grounds within a number of large Estates situated in Bedfordshire.

Your duties will include:

• Planning, scheduling and undertaking proactive grounds maintenance duties to ensure that all areas are kept safe, clean, tidy and welcoming
• Managing and prioritising the works of other Technicians in terms of daily routines and workload, and to develop proposals to further improve the way in which the department delivers a service to the end user
• Introducing trees, shrubs and decorative plants at all sites that will enhance, encourage and attract all forms of various wildlife
• Assisting other members of staff with grass mowing and all aspects of turf care including: aeration, scarification, rolling, top dressing, fertiliser application, weed control and repair work as required on amenity and fine turf areas
• Assisting in all forms of hard landscaping including; fencing, slabbing, decking, terracing and gravelling

The successful candidate should have:

• You must have an appropriate horticulture qualification at level 2 or equivalent
• You must be confident in operating horticultural, tractors, machinery and grass cutting equipment, both rotary and cylinder
• You must have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
• Please note, an Enhanced DBS will be required for this position

If you are interested in this role or would like to find out more about similar positions please send your CV to Sabrina Garcha via email at sgarcha@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.