Grounds Maintenance Operative

Overview

Neway has a vacancy for a HWRC Operative to join Newport Council. Starting on 21st of October, you will be working full time, 37 hours a week, at a pay rate of £12.18 per hour. Possession of a current, full UK driving licence is essential.

Job Purpose

To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting duties
• Strimming
• Hedge trimming
• Clearing leaves and litter
• Planting out of bedding plants, trees, and shrubs
• Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division)
• Application of chemicals
• Maintenance, setting out, and marking sports facilities
• General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal)