Grounds Maintenance Keeper

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Grounds Maintenance Keeper | Grounds Maintenance Operative | Grounds Maintenance Worker

£26,500-£28,700 per annum | Full-Time | 37 Hours per Week | Permanent | 31 Days' Holiday | Friday 1pm Finish

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Keeper to join a team responsible for maintaining a number of sites and community facilities within the town.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving grounds maintenance, cleaning, basic building maintenance and outdoor site inspections . The successful candidate will work across various locations, helping to keep facilities clean, safe and well maintained.

The role is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in all weather conditions. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you'll be required to drive vehicles and operate ride-on equipment at various locations.

The hours will be confirmed at interview but will include participation in a weekend and bank holiday rota to cover safety checks at outdoor sites. You may also be required to work additional hours on rare occasions for large-scale events.

What We Offer

• £26,500-£28,700 per annum.
• Permanent position.
• Full-time, 37 hours per week.
• Friday finish at 1pm.
• 31 days' holiday.

Key Duties

• Mow, strim and cut back grounds at maintained sites in line with agreed grounds maintenance regimes.
• Clear litter from maintained properties and other public areas.
• Clean Council changing rooms.
• Inspect play areas and pitches for safety and cleanliness and complete records of checks.
• Carry out grounds and other maintenance works in the cemetery, including occasional liaison with funeral directors and families during interments.
• Lock and unlock buildings and facilities as required, with responsibility for safeguarding keys and the security of property.
• Carry out basic building maintenance tasks, including basic repairs and decorating. xwwtmva
• Plant, maintain and water floral displays and hanging baskets.
• Assist with the preparation of sports pitches and unlock and lock facilities for use by sports teams, often working
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