Grounds and General Maintenance Operative
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grounds and General Maintenance Operative
Hutchison Technologies is searching for exceptional people with outstanding skills to join our talented and committed team. We want people who have an interest in technology, who are passionate about building great relationships and who enjoy collaborating in an environment that challenges the status quo.
You will be responsible for the care and maintenance of outdoor spaces at our two offices in Dundee, ensuring these remain visually appealing, safe, and functional always. Additionally: provide support to the general maintenance of the buildings at Luna Place and Harrison Road; perform delivery duties; and support the warehouse team as necessary.
Responsibilities
Mowing, edging, and fertilising lawns
Weeding and mulching landscape beds
Trimming hedges, shrubs, and small trees
Removing and dispose of dead, damaged, or unwanted trees or branches, fallen leaves, other organic waste
Planting flowers, trees, shrubs, and other plants
Applying pesticides, herbicides, or other treatments to plants or soil or surrounding hard landscaping including kerbs, paving, and road surfaces
Watering lawns, landscapes, and gardens
Monitoring and maintaining plant health
Clearing snow and spreading salt and grit during the winter season
Maintaining safer car parking and footpaths
Cleaning the external areas including signage, pathways, shelters, entrance ways, paintwork, etc. to maintain a pleasing exterior area
Maintain equipment provided in an ‘always ready’ manner, cleaning, lubricating, and sharpening as necessary
Maintain appropriate record keeping
Carrying out other duties with the Warehouse Team, following all standard operating processes and following the instruction of the Warehouse Manager/supervisor at all times.
Requirements
Previous relevant experience in grounds maintenance, including working alone
Previous experience of maintaining relevant tools and equipment to a high standard
Full and clean driving licence and able to drive a van with trailer
General maintenance skills
Demonstrable evidence of maintaining high standards in all duties related to this role
Warehouse experience
Understanding the importance of Health & Safety, good housekeeping and waste management
Loves working outdoors in all weather conditions, in a predominately physically active role
Flexible – positive - ‘can-do’ attitude
Desirable
Forklift/Reach Truck Trained
First Aid Trained
Computer use, familiar with excel applications
What we offer in return
• A collaborative and agile working environment with high levels of autonomy
• A competitive salary
• Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme
• 3x salary life assurance cover
• Training and development opportunities
• 32-days paid holiday
Hutchison Technologies develop facility technology solutions backed-up with a wealth of relevant industry knowledge, detailed creative expertise and solid technical design capabilities and are currently positioned and marketed as the leading provider of audio visual and lighting solutions to the health and fitness industry. Over the past 30-years, we have built an impressive customer portfolio and reputation as the market leader within our sector.
Please send your CV to [email protected] for consideration in the first instance.