Jobs in London - Grounds Maintenance Worker • South East London

Company: CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

South East London

SummaryRate: £19.96Contract: 3 Months, 36hrs pw, 7:30am - 3pm Location: SouthwarkAs a Grounds Maintenance Worker on council estates, you will be essential in ensuring that outdoor environments are clean, safe, and inviting for residents. Your responsibilities will include maintaining communal green spaces, pathways, play areas, and estate entrances. Your efforts will help instil community pride and enhance residents' wellbeing.ResponsibilitiesMaintain lawns, hedges, flower beds, and communal gardens across council estates.Conduct regular litter picking and waste removal from outdoor areas.Ensure pathways, entrances, and communal spaces are clean and free of hazards.Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, snow removal, and gritting.Report incidents of fly-tipping, vandalism, or safety concerns to the appropriate council team.Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, strimmer, and leaf blowers.Engage respectfully with residents and uphold the council’s standards of service.RequirementsRequirements:Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.Familiarity with health and safety procedures in public spaces.Ability to use and maintain outdoor tools and machinery.Good communication skills and a community-focused attitude.Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.Basic knowledge of horticulture.Working ConditionsTypically full-time, Monday to Friday.Outdoor work across multiple council estates within a borough.May involve manual handling and the use of protective equipment.