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Vacancy Reference: 17047

We are currently working in connection with our major public sector client, an established strategic housing authority, to recruit Groundspersons for the Antrim / Newtownabbey area. Full-time, temporary positions, consisting of 37 hours per week, at rate of £8.62 per hour. An immediate start will be available for the successful candidates.

Main duties:

The successful candidates will be responsible for working on a range of duties for a domestic response maintenance contract and provide a high quality service in a timely and professional manner. You will ensure that all work is carried out to an extremely high standard, and that all Client requirements are attended to.

Essential criteria:

"1 years' experience in a similar role

"Ability to carry out work to a high standard

"Candidates must have at least 1 year's relevant experience in a grounds maintenance environment and / or in the use of commercial mowers / tractors / grounds machinery.

"Candidates should have 16 GCSE points, with 2 grade C's or above in English, and Maths. Grades A-F are awarded points as follows; A = 10, B = 8, C = 6, D = 4, E = 2.

"Candidates must also possess a full current driving licence (If issued after 01 January 1997, licence must include Category C1 + E).

Desirable Criteria: 

"Possession of a spraying certificate i.e. PA1, safe handling of pesticides, and PA6A, hand held applications.

"Possession of NPTC / NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent

Responsibilities: 

"Experience with operating and maintaining a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds maintenance service in a commercial / contractor environment.

"Driving, operating and maintaining a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery associated with the provision of a grounds

"Experience using rotovators, chain saws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmer's, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge-cutters etc

"The cutting and edging of hedges and grass using a range of equipment, both handheld and mechanical/electrical. 

"The establishing and maintenance of shrub beds and grassed areas including reclaiming, fencing-off, ground planning & preparation, removal of dead trees, planting trees shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, rolling and watering as required.

"Spraying of shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with a range of chemicals, pesticides and weed killers if you have the proper certificates.

"Must carry out all duties associated with the post with due regard to the health and safety of colleagues and members of the public. Where necessary signs must be displayed in work areas warning of dangers.

"Reporting potential Public Liability Claims (PLICs) hazards to the District Office for repair. 

"Any other duties as required by the client 

Training will be provided where necessary.

Benefits of registering with Kennedy Recruitment:

* Competitive weekly pay

* Positions exclusive to Kennedy Recruitment

* Chance to be considered for more desirable opportunities

* Ongoing training and support with our specialist Consultants

* Opportunity to progress your career with Kennedy recruitment

How to apply:

To be considered for this role click on the 'Apply' button and upload a copy of your CV. You can also call us on 028 9033 0555 to speak with a member of our team.

We look forward to speaking with you soon and discussing this opportunity, as well as the many benefits of registering with Kennedy Recruitment.

Please note that only those candidates shortlisted for the role may be contacted.

Additional information:

A Basic Access NI check at a cost of £18 will be required before commencement of this role. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be prohibitive in obtaining a position. This will depend on the nature of the position and circumstances of the offences.