Grounds Maintenance Operative
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A competent and conscientious individual with effective organisational skills. Used to leading a small team, whilst very capable of using own initiative. Knowledgeable and has a passion for horticulture. Possessing a good sense of humour, industry qualifications and seeking to advance career within a progressive, forward-thinking company.
Key Skills.
⦁ Good communication and interpersonal skills
⦁ Health and Safety awareness
⦁ Able to work outdoors in all weathers
⦁ Patience
⦁ Problem solving
⦁ Full Driving Licence
⦁ Leadership
⦁ Time-management and ability to forward plan
Work Experience.
Mobile Estate Officer Sutton Housing Partnership 2016 -
Running the Garden Scheme, a service for elderly and disabled residents. Leading a small team of two to three people. Responsible for a monthly schedule of maintenance for 180 private gardens.
Key Duties :-
⦁ Lawn mowing
⦁ Strimming
⦁ Hedge cutting
⦁ Shrub and tree pruning
⦁ Weeding
⦁ Leaf blowing
⦁ Building trust and rapport with residents
⦁ Being consistent and calm when interacting with vulnerable residents
⦁ Creating the work schedules for the team
⦁ Developing the skills of those I lead
⦁ Maintaining overview contracted gardens
⦁ City & Guilds NPTC PA1 & PA6 Pesticides.
⦁ City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.
⦁ City and Guilds Level 2 Work-based Horticulture.
⦁ City and Guilds Level 1 Work-based Horticulture.
