South Wimbledon
Countrywide is a national company owned by two former Royal Marines, delivering grounds maintenance to thousands of satisfied clients throughout the United Kingdom. We provide a wide range of grounds care and maintenance services to our clients & work in both public and private sectors priding ourselves in our quality services.
You will report to the Regional Manager and are responsible for working within the team to complete Grounds Maintenance works in accordance with contract specifications, customer requirements and our own Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental procedures, statutory requirements and industry best practice.
The role is based at our South Wimbledon depot but you will be required to travel to carry out your day to day duties. You will have access to a company van and all equipment required to carry out all tasks. Any additional training required to enable this role to be performed will be provided at the company’s expense.
Hours of operation – 06:30 – 15:30
Duties include:
- Delivering a high quality of workmanship coving all aspects of Grounds Maintenance on sites (Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting, Weed Control, Pruning, etc).
- Provide a responsive and professional service to customers, dealing promptly with issues arising.
- Carry out all works in accordance with business Health, Safety & Environmental policies & procedures; as well as contract-specific plans, Job Sheets, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
- Proactively report any deficiencies in plant, equipment or damaged infrastructure.
- Proactively participate in Near Miss and accident reporting to promote continuous improvement in health and safety performance and help to pre-empt the circumstances and practices under which injuries might be sustained in future.
- Ensure that any unsatisfactory performance identified is immediately corrected to meet expected standards and requirements.
- Carry out all duties in a manner and style that reflects the businesses values and respects all colleagues and customers.
Skills/experience needed:
- Good working knowledge of Grounds Maintenance and industry experience or a strong interest and willingness to learn.
- Proven experience of working within a contracting environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels.
- Effective smartphone user.
- Enthusiasm and drive to develop a career in the horticultural industry.
- Have a clean driving licence, preferably with part B & E (trailer licence) desirable.
- Comfortable operating in an outdoor environment in all weathers.
For further information or to express interest, please get in touch with the Employment & Education team via this email address or on 023 9298 1920.
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