Mobile Grounds operative - Barnstaple/North Devon - Vehicle provided

THE ROLE

The main purpose of this role is to deliver a reliable and high-quality service to our clients. A Countryside Team Member will be required to have an understanding of countryside management and have an understanding of the machinery used to carry out various countryside operations.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Undertake a various horticultural and countryside tasks, including, planting of trees and shrubs, fencing, vegetation clearance and management, herbicide application including invasive species management,
• Ensuring that lower graded members of staff understand instructions from you and your Line Manager and you work together as a team
• Undertake activities utilising craft skills, e.g. site preparation and construction.
• Operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers.
• Use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plant.
• Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required.
• Assisting the Countryside Team Leader to carry out the requirements of the contract..
• In absence of the Countryside Team Leader, to collect, complete any relevant paperwork, and to return within the stated deadline.
• Aid the Countryside Team Leader to ensure that the issued work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard of the contract specifications.
• Work with the Countryside Team Leader to engender a sense of pride in the company and the work and help them to develop a professional attitude.
• Assist apprentices and fixed term operatives with their duties and communicate with the Countryside Team Leader all matters relating to countryside work.
• Communicate effectively with both the Countryside Team Leader and managerial teams.
• Following all matters relating to workforce discipline.
• To wear the correct uniform and PPE while at work.
• To be responsible for the correct inputting of site visit data information onto the Glendale Live 2.0 work management system in accordance with company procedures and requirements.
• Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and, where possible, ensure that the requirements are achieved and adhered to.
• Assisting in the development of a good working relationship between colleagues, the client and customers.
• Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition, in accordance with the Company's Health Safety and Welfare, Operational Systems Manual and all associated procedures.
• In absence of the Countryside Team Leader, and if a driver, daily monitoring and recording of the condition of all the vehicles and work equipment and report any damage, wear or neglect to the Contract Manager/ Supervisor
• To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage.
• That the work equipment used is fit for purpose.

Machine Maintenance and Security

• To ensure that you are knowledgeable of the suitability of all machinery/equipment used in accordance with the task you are doing and it is safe to use.
• To ensure the correct use of all machinery/equipment in accordance with its handbook.
• To ensure that any machinery/equipment that does not operate correctly is reported immediately to your Line Manager and a defect tag is filled out and attached.
• To ensure that any check/maintenance sheets are completed and passed to your Line Manager.
• To ensure that all machinery/equipment is secured at all times (when not in use).

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of countryside management skills and horticulture are desirable, however, training will be provided.
• Previous experience of handheld machinery is desirable, however full training will be given.
• The Countryside Team Member must hold a full, clean UK driving licence

Personal

Among the personal characteristics sought:

• Reliable and conscientious
• A can do attitude
• willingness to learn
• Ability to work on one's own initiative
• Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks.