Service Care Solutions currently have a vacancy for a Gardener who holds a Full UK Driving Licence for a local authority based in Greater Manchester working out of Ramsbottom in Bury.Main responsibilities will include to maintain the Authority's grounds in accordance with contract specificationResponsibilities:
To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles, duties which would include vehicle checks, required maintenance and cleaning, transporting goods, equipment and personnel, assisting in loading and unloading vehicles and completion of associated paper work.
Gardening duties: Grass cutting, edging, weeding, hoeing, sweeping, raking, strimming, hedge clipping, clearing ditches and drains, digging, forking, watering, scarifying, rolling, manuring, clearance of rubbish, cleaning of buildings, site preparation, over-marking of sports areas, erecting and dismantling sports equipment, fertilising, simple pruning, supervised planting, supervised arboricultural work, supervised use of weedkillers and chemicals, supervised propagation, constructional labouring.
Other work of a similar type complementary to a more skilled operation undertaken by a higher graded gardener, the use of powered hand tools, ride on grass cutting machinery and light plan for these purposes when instructed.
Assisting higher graded gardeners in their work when directed.
Requirements:
Flexible to work within different areas when required.
Full UK Driving License.
Experience of working in a similar role.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pmFor more information, please call on 01772 208967 or email honorata.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bury, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £11.60 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-21 09:16:10
Service Care Solutions is looking for an experienced Caretaker to work in Summergrove Halls, Whitehaven.Job Purpose: To perform the ‘first responder' and site coordination role for maintenance issues, emergencies, or incidents on campus and to oversee, supervise and coordinate all estates and facilities management activities on campus to ensure that a suitable and sufficient level of support is provided to all students, staff, and visitors.Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To ensure the building is ready for business at the start of the day and that it is secure without defects at the close.
Perform basic maintenance duties such as repairing furniture, fixing broken door handles, replacing broken toilet seats etc.
Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly checks, tests, and inspections to ensure compliance with statutory legislation e.g.
emergency light tests, fire alarm tests, first aid kits, water outlet flushing.
Act as the primary point of contact for all incidents, emergencies, and high-risk events on campus - liaising with the local emergency services and the Preston-based Security and Estates Services & Capital Projects managers overseeing security and emergency response etc.
Oversee the testing of fire alarms and fire evacuation drills on campus - ensuring the safe and controlled evacuation of students, staff, and visitors.
To also act as Incident Manager for activations.
To carry out regular internal and external campus housekeeping inspections and dynamic risk assessments to ensure that the campus remains safe, secure, and presented to the highest standard at all times.
Provide occasional cover for main UCLan reception.
Monitor the condition and utilisation of car parks on campus, through patrolling and controlling the booking of visitor parking spaces and coordinating event parking in accordance with the UCLan Car Parking Policy.
Requirements:
Previous experience within Caretaking.
Full UK Driving License required.
Have the flexibility to work outside of normal working hours.
Good communication skills.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pmIf you have any questions, please call on 01772 208967 or email honorata.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Whitehaven, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £11.67 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-21 09:13:18
