Machine Driver Grounds Maintenance | Guildford

Application Close Date: 31/03/2023 (Closed)

Machine Driver Grounds Maintenance | Guildford

£11.50 per hour 

Glendale’s have recently extended their long term agreement with schools, academies and colleges across Surrey and now have long term employment opportunities for experienced and trainee staff to join a UK privately owned market leading green services provider.

To attract the best and offer modern flexible working we can offer fixed term and full time positions. Full time candidates will be required to work 40 hours a week, Overtime is available throughout the year to meet client requirements. Our depots are based in Guildford, Reigate, Gatwick. There is also the opportunity for mobile teams to run from home

The Opportunity

• Duties will include grass cutting using 35 hp ride on machinery and other tasks such as line marking, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, shrub bed maintenance and litter as required.
• The successful applicant may be required to drive/tow a trailer, on occasions and following suitable training you may be required to operate a tractor or larger mowing equipment, therefore a UK driving licence is required for this post. Previous experience and relevant tickets are desirable but full training and career development will be provided.
• Candidates will also use a range of other tools and some machinery maintenance

The Person

• The chargehand role is a leadership position and you will be required to lead a team on scheduled works. Leadership experience is preferred but applicants with experience and a desire to progress.
• The successful applicant may be required to operate tractors, ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles therefore a UK driving licence is required for all posts.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Incremental annual leave
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Glendale is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you. Please apply with a letter of application and CV to regionalse.admin@glendale-services.co.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.