Grounds Maintenance Operative

Sodexo

Grounds Maintenance Operative

£27040

Sodexo, Bircham Newton, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e78fd944a4ed4873b9c72f4111b15666

Full Job Description

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at Sodexo in Bircham Newton - PE31 6RH You'll deliver a high-quality grounds service, to create a safe and healthy environment. Your passion for the outdoors will have a positive impact on those around you. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Role is subject to a successful 2 week trial period

What you'll do:

  • Focus on the details and complete a list of both reactive and proactive scheduled grounds maintenance tasks

  • Ensure all areas are kept pristine and fit for purpose and maintained for organisational requirements and Health and Safety.

  • Replenishing stock as and when is needed

  • Be a champion of health and safety practices

  • Daily tasks include: grass cutting, general maintenance, strimming, furniture / office moves, window cleaning

    Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of gardening solutions and their uses would be beneficial

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills


  • Can work at a fast pace and adapt to change when needed

  • Be a team player and take instruction

    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.

    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.

  • 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 free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.

  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan

  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo

  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.

  • Flexible and dynamic work environment

  • Competitive compensation

  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied