Grounds Maintenance Technician

Emcor UK, Barrow-in-Furness

Grounds Maintenance Technician

£13-£40000

Emcor UK, Barrow-in-Furness

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 12 Mar | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9673b8712e07435fbe405d0b6546e234

Full Job Description

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Job Purpose: Provide a pro active service delivery in the upkeep of the grounds provision. Supporting service streams delivering both planned and reactive tasks where required What you'll do:

  • Routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as directed by site manager / supervisor covering all site grounds maintenace this includes but not limited:
  • + Seasonal grass cutting where required + Seasonal site gritting for snow and ice + Weed killing and removal of weeds as required + Ground waterways, drainage and ditch clearances + Pruning of trees, hedges and shrubs as required + Maintenance of all planted areas within site + Support seasonal planting where required + Upkeep and maintenance of equipment
  • Assistance to other teams, as requested, when grounds maintenance is up to date within the skill level and capability of post holder
  • Load and unload deliveries
  • Moving of furniture and equipment, ensuring compliance with manual handling, risk assessments and methods statements
  • Moving of stores and equipment, ensuring compliance with manual handling, risk assessments and methods statements, client specific access permits and equipment move and store procedures
  • Completion of maintenance task sheets relating to all work carried out
  • Pressure washing of specified areas on an ad hoc basis
  • Window cleaning of specified buildings on an agreed schedule
  • Assistance with hazardous cleans up where required
  • Support with gutter and roof inspection program

    Good communication skills both verbal and written formats
  • Manual work
  • External and Internal Work
  • Willingness to complete additional training
  • Who you'll be:
  • Full driving licence
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written formats
  • Previous grounds maintenance experience / qualifications (desirable)
  • Smart, presentable appearance
  • Approachable and personable
  • Experience in front facing customer service industry (beneficial)

    At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
  • We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

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