Grounds Assistant

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Assistant to join the Birdworld team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 38 hours per week and includes a regular weekend day.
Current rate of pay for this role is up to £11.44 per hour.

About the Role
The role reports to the Grounds Team Lead.
This department at Birdworld looks after the extensive 26 acres of grounds, including the visitor facilities such as guest washrooms, litter/bin control, recycling management, upkeep of landscaped and garden areas as well as some general maintenance. Ensuring all areas are presented and displayed to the highest of quality for each guest, attention to detail is key. The candidate should enjoy working outside in all weather conditions.

Duties include:

• Mowing of lawns and livestock paddocks.
• Hedge cutting, borders and general landscaping.
• Planting, clearing and maintaining general areas throughout the site.
• Detailed upkeep of guest facilities, including washroom cleaning, waste and litter control.
• Planning and preparation for events, eg. Christmas, Halloween and more.

Previous experience in a Grounds / Maintenance environment is essential, as well as experience of operating equipment such as mowers, hedge trimmers, ride-on tractors and other similar grounds specific equipment.
Please apply as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close recruitment once we have found the right candidate.

Our employee benefits package includes:

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free and confidential counselling and advice to all employees and their immediate family.
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
• Generous Staff Discount Scheme after completion of probationary period
• Free on-site parking
• Staff Uniform provided
• Discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Charity Day
• Up to 38 days of holiday pro-rata
• Cycle Scheme

About Birdworld
Set within 26 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, Birdworld is one of the largest bird parks in the country and is home to a diverse collection of species.
We pride ourselves on our educational and conservation values.