Job Introduction
Valued. Recognised. Rewarded. A role you can feel good about.
Grow with Sodexo as a
Grounds Maintenance Operative at
Clitheroe BB7 4QB! Bring your enthusiasm for a job well-done to our facilities services team, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining our site's outdoor areas. Join a team that values you for being you. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.
What You’ll Do
- Landscaping & Horticulture throughout site, all perimeters and Barn and Farmhouse complex.
- Use of grounds equipment to include but not limited to … Tractor, Lawn Mowers, Strimmer, Blower, power wash units, hedge cutters, long reach hedge cutters, long reach pole cutters
- Organisation of waste collections in waste yard.
- Collection of waste throughout site including cardboard, general waste and Hazardous Waste streams
- General Cleaning throughout site including jet washing.
- Cleaning road pavements and road edges throughout site.
- Periodic checks of equipment including FLT battery top ups, using designated reporting sheet
- Fire Hydrant Checks
- Use of FLT in duties performed.
- Use of JCB in duties performed.
- Delivery of product around site including bottled water deliveries.
- General handyman duties such as putting up signs, repairs and painting of fencing.
- Office Moves.
- Office, washroom and changing room cleaning.
- Room set ups.
- Movement of furniture.
- Snow Removal and Gritting services.
- Weed Killing throughout site.
- Car Valeting and preparation
- Working with Helpdesk Requests and systems
What You Bring
- Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of gardening solutions and their uses would be beneficial
- Customer service and communication skills
- Can work at a fast pace and adapt to shifting priorities when needed
- Be a team player and take instruction
- Capable of basic IT tasks (eg, using an electronic tablet)
- Able to use own initiative
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
- An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family)
- Easily accessible learning and development routes, offering opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career with Sodexo
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join a team that values you for being you.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package Description
Grounds Maintenance Operative
- Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (some flexible working on occasion)
- 40 hours per week
- £15.00 per hour + Sodexo benefits
- Free parking onsite
- Free Hot and Cold Beverages
- Subsidised Vending Machines
- 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
- Uniform and PPE Provided
- Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)
- Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is BB7 4QB
About The Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
