Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative

| Glendale

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Salary:  £14.50 per hour

Full Time: 40 Hours per week

Permanent position: Early Applications advised

Job Description

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.

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. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

• Practical qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in carpentry, plumbing, etc, and hold at least 2 years of experience in a similar field.
• A confident person who can display good people management skills.
• Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
• Experienced using a wide variety of small engine machinery.
• A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety.
• A full UK driver’s licence is required, the ability to tow is desirable.
• RPII Play Inspector qualification is desirable
• Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of reactive and planned maintenance jobs, liaising with different suppliers, obtaining quotations, organising materials, repairing, and maintaining parks infrastructure (e.g., play equipment, paths, benches, fences, park buildings, etc.).
• Taking responsibility for the works on site, including timekeeping, productivity arrangements for breaks, dealing with members of the public, visitors to the site and deliveries.
• Proactively leading by example, motivating and guiding the team and maintaining workforce discipline.
• Operating and ensuring others operate company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care and that daily checks and routine servicing are carried and properly recorded.
• This is a hands-on position, and the successful candidate will be required to set time frames and quality expectations and lead by example.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!