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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: DL CONTRACTS (NI) LTD The Grounds Maintenance Operative will be responsible for taking care and maintaining outside areas at various sites in Northern Ireland. Tasks will include cutting grass and hedges, strimming grassy areas, leaf collection and weed control.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery (battery or fuel operated) to carry out grounds work.
• Grass, shrub and hedge cutting.
• Strimming grassy areas.
• Collecting leaves, litter and debris.
• Weed control.
• General upkeep of flowerbeds, shrub areas, etc.
• Working as part of a team to complete grounds work.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete time sheets and maintain equipment records.
• Ability to work with others as part of a time, as well as using your own initiative.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety policies.
• A form of transport allowing you to get to-and-from the work location.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge or previous experience of lawnmowers and STIHL multitools.
• Experience of working outdoors.
• Drivers licence.

Further Information

The Employer is: DL CONTRACTS (NI) LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.