Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative

Equans is looking for a Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Sandyford Community Fire station, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5ED on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary of  £26,500.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Times:

1st April – 31st October – Monday – Friday 7:30am – 16:00pm

31st October – 29th March Monday – Friday 7:30am – 11:30am with the additional 4 hours been banked for gritting and snow clearance when required. 

What will you deliver?

The post holder will be expected to perform a wide range of duties covering all aspects of grounds and gardens maintenance across all stations. Tasks will include, but not be limited to mowing and strimming; weeding and pruning; seasonal planting; general upkeep and tidiness; winter gritting and litter picking. You will have a flexible approach with the ability to plan and manage your own workload, taking into consideration the changing needs of the Fire Service as well as the Community Users and evolving seasonal demands, and be able to carry out all works safely. You will also maintain footpaths, walkways, car parks and other hard standing areas as well as cleaning snow from pedestrian areas and carrying out any necessary repair work.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• SIA License renewals
• SIA Top up qualification to the requirement of either Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence
• First Aid at Work (1 day) training
• Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) awareness training – Module 1 and 2
• Full conflict resolution training (MAYBO)
• Uniform and Necessary PPE
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Valid Driving License – Essential
• Experience in a ground’s maintenance role
• Good timekeeping and attendance record.
• An outgoing personality with strong customer service focus
• Proven experience of delivering a high-quality service with an eye for detail, and the ability to communicate those expectations to the rest of the team to achieve the same high standard.
• Experience of completing Risk Assessments & Method Statements  

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.