Based at Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy, RSS Countryside Management Ltd are an ambitious organisation that are keen to grow and develop their business. As a result, we are looking to grow our team and engage an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to work within our contracting business.
Through our contracting business, we currently provide forestry and grounds maintenance activities across Fife and beyond with both public and private sector customers,
Responsibilities:
- General grounds maintenance within a variety of settings
- The operation of associated machinery such as tractors, mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters
- Deal with customers in both the public and private sector and therefore good communication skills are essential
- Undertake wider grounds maintenance activities as directed
- Work with minimal supervision as part of a small team
- Work safely and prepare appropriate risk assessments
The post is full time and permanent based on the successful completion of a 3 - month probationary period. It is also based on a 36-hour working week, although some flexibility may be required depending on specific projects and workload.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, access to the company pension scheme and 35 days annual leave per annum. As a training organisation, we are committed to providing opportunities for the development of all staff.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
A minimum of two years practical work experience in land management and/or forestry
Full clean driving a licence
Current First Aid Certificate
Working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages – outlook, word and excel
Desirable
City & Guilds NPTC Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Operations or equivalent
City and Guilds Level 2 Safe use of Brush-cutter and trimmer or equivalent
PA1 PA6
Specialist Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Experience of preparing and working to risk assessments
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Essential
A passion for working in the land based sector
Excellent decision making skills
Ability to communicate with a wide range of customers
Ability to work as part of a team
Relevant Experience
A minimum of two years relevant experience of safe working in this type of environment
Additional Requirements
Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
Be in good health and able to undertake the often physically challenging activities required of this type of role for example, manual handling, walking through densely wooded areas
Desirable
Some flexibility in working to align to seasonal opportunities may be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
