Grounds Supervisor / Grounds Maintenance Operative (Permanent)

Job Title: Grounds Supervisor / Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £10.90 - £14.00 per hour

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent.

Please note; We have various positions available including both supervisor and team member roles - if you feel you are well qualified for either of these then don't hesitate to apply.

The Company:

Established in 1994, Roy Cowie is a 65 strong a team of proud professionals dedicated to providing a first-class service in landscape construction projects, ground and garden maintenance, tree surgery, gritting and snow clearing, both private and commercial, in Aberdeen and the North-east.

We are an environmentally responsible company who utilise battery powered tools and who recycle all the materials generated by their business activities. Many employees have worked for the company in excess of 10 years.

The Role:

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Grounds Maintenance worker. The successful candidate will earn £10.90-£14.00 per hour. The position is based at the company's yard within Aberdeen City. All travel to and from sites and the yard is fully paid, as is travel between work sites.

Following an Interview, successful applicants will be required to work a probationary period of 12 weeks before being offered a written contract for full-time employment Salary will be based on experience and ability.

Benefits:

• The chance to join a well-established company.
• To join a fantastic team.
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
• 28 days' holiday entitlement.
• Discretionary 'bonus' extra days paid holiday on a nominated day each year.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Due to the wealth of contracts the company have, full time and continued employment is guaranteed throughout the winter months.
• Sector leading pay rates.
• An early 3pm finish every Friday.
• Enhanced overtime rated work carrying out gritting during the winter months is available.
• There is no requirement for weekend work other than optional gritting work during the winter.
• No work- related paperwork to complete. All job sheets and timesheets are completed using mobile apps.
• Full time employment throughout the year including the winter months.

Main Responsibilities:

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, litter picking on various sites across the region.
• Should have the ability to follow instructions from the Foreperson/Team Leader and carry out the delegated tasks without the need for constant supervision.
• Completing works within the given timescales and to a high standard.
• Adherence to safe working practices.
• You will have the benefit of using high quality tools and equipment which are regularly updated. Full in-house support for any breakdowns. You will not be trying to do a job with unsuitable, old and unreliable tools.

Candidate Requirements:

• You must have a full UK Driving Licence, applications from non-licence holders will not be considered.
• Ideally knowledge and experience in Garden and Grounds maintenance. Applications are also welcome from individuals without relevant experience but who can clearly display a positive and 'can do' attitude.
• To be considered for a team leader role, supervisory experience, ideally in a Garden, Grounds, Golf etc environment would be beneficial.
• Experience of manual outdoor work.
• Full UK driving licence is essential. Applications from non and provisional licence holders will not be considered.
• Strong communication skills.
• Physically fit.
• Strong ability to lead and/or work in a team.

Extra Information:

CV'S must include a full and dated employment history which is up to the present date.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications from all individuals will be considered.

Candidates with experience of: Grounds Operative, Grounds Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, may also be considered for this role.