Location flexibility: 3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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Location: Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works, Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester, M17 8DD Salary: £29,122 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week Work Type: Onsite
At United Utilities, our purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. Every day, our teams help provide essential services to millions of customers while protecting the environment and supporting local communities.
We're looking for a dedicated and hands-on Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team based at Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in high-quality workmanship, and wants to play a vital role in maintaining some of the region's most important operational sites.
If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and where you can make a real difference to the appearance, safety and performance of our sites, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll support the delivery of a wide range of maintenance and recovery activities across operational and non-operational United Utilities sites.
Working as part of a skilled team, you'll help ensure our treatment works and surrounding land are maintained to the highest standards, supporting site safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency.
Undertaking grounds maintenance, vegetation management and soft landscaping activities across a variety of sites.
Carrying out physically demanding outdoor work in a fast-changing environment, including work in close proximity to operational assets and environmental hazards.
Supporting recovery works on operational and non-operational land, including vegetation clearance and specialist maintenance activities.
Operating and conducting daily checks on a wide range of machinery, vehicles and equipment, including ride-on mowers, tractors, trailers, agricultural equipment, robotic technology and handheld tools.
Recording completed work accurately using United Utilities' corporate systems.
Carrying out minor remedial works such as repairs to fencing, flags and other non-asset infrastructure.
Supporting the training and development of new team members, including Youth Employment Programme participants and agency workers.
Adhering to all health, safety and environmental legislation, company policies and site-specific risk assessments.
Identifying opportunities to improve site standards and support seasonal maintenance programmes.
Building effective working relationships with site-based operational teams and other stakeholders.
Supporting invasive weed management and pesticide application activities.
Assisting the Team Leader in delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
Supporting collaborative working across United Utilities to ensure successful project delivery.
Taking ownership of task-based activities when required and ensuring effective communication between management and operatives.
Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required by the business.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with a strong work ethic, excellent practical skills and a passion for maintaining outdoor environments.
You will have:
Practical experience of grounds maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping or similar outdoor maintenance activities.
Experience using a range of grounds maintenance equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers, pedestrian mowers and ride-on mowers.
Strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively to schedules.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
The ability to dynamically assess risk and work safely in changing environments.
A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
A full UK Manual driving licence.
The willingness to tow trailers and undertake relevant training if required.
Hold or be willing to work towards if required qualifications to apply Chemicals near water. (Formally PA6/PA6INJ/PA6W)
Hold or be willing to work towards if required NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Manually Fed Woodchipper Operations qualification
Technical Skills & Experience
Development Opportunities
We are committed to investing in our people and supporting career development. You will be encouraged to work towards qualifications where required, including:
Class C Driving Licence
Pesticide Application Qualifications (PA6, PA6INJ, PA6W or equivalent)
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Manually Fed Woodchipper Operations
Desirable Qualifications
City & Guilds, NVQ or Lantra qualifications within an agricultural, horticultural or land-based discipline
Why Choose United Utilities?
As one of the UK's leading FTSE 100 companies, we offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, development and future career.
Our benefits include:
26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus
Company-funded healthcare plan
MyGymDiscounts membership and wellbeing discounts
Best Doctors service
Salary Finance support
Wealth at Work financial wellbeing courses
Employee discounts and savings
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
ShareBuy scheme
MORE Choices flexible benefits package
Enhanced parental leave policies
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At United Utilities, you'll be part of an organisation committed to protecting the environment, investing in its people and delivering an essential service to customers across the North West.
If you're looking for a practical, rewarding outdoor role with excellent development opportunities and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
Working at United Utilities
3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
A little flex time
Company employees:
7,500
Gender diversity (m:f):
65:35
Hiring in countries
United Kingdom
Office Locations
Company benefits
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual bonus – Bonus levels vary depending on your role grade
Buy or sell annual leave – Buy or sell up to 5 days per year
Death in service – covered for 4 times pensionable earnings
Cinema discounts
Employee recognition scheme – Colleague led recognition scheme with monthly winners
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Collaboration spaces
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 26 weeks leave at full pay
Enhanced pension match/contribution – Up to 21% combined contributions
Enhanced sick days
Ergonomic workstations
Faith rooms
Family health insurance
Further education support – Ongoing learning opportunities through apprenticeships and vocational training
Gym membership – On-site gym at our head office & discounts on local gyms for those not based there
Health cash plan
Health insurance
In house training
Mental health days – 1 wellbeing day per year (in addition to annual leave)
Mental health first aiders
Compassionate leave
Enhanced paternity leave – Up to 4 weeks leave at full pay
Mental health platform access – Offering mental health consultations, health checks, digital fitness resources, and wellbeing support.
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Adoption leave
Private GP service – via our virtual GP - available to you and your loved ones
Professional subscriptions
Referral bonus – of £500
Neonatal leave
Reservist leave – Reservists/Army Reserve with 6 months service are entitled to 10 days paid leave per year to attend the annual training camp.
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