Grounds Person - Milton Hill House

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Grounds Person to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in The Venues Collection on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Grounds Person, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Milton Hill House. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Milton Hill House is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.Could you bring your spark to The Venues Collection? Here's what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:

• To assist with the clearance of portable wheely bins and miscellaneous bulk rubbish from various locations within the establishment to a central waste collection point.
• To assist with cleaning accommodation as and when required in all areas.
• To assist Facilities Manager/Buffer Supervisor as necessary in the preparation for formal inspections/rounds.
• To carry out essential non-skilled minor maintenance of areas and additional duties as directed by Facilities Manager/CQMS.
• To assist with the movement of stores, furniture and clearing of branches/leaves to prevent flooding of local areas.
• To assist with the clearance of ditches and drains, snow clearance, gritting and replenishment of grit bins and clearance of fallen branches/leaves throughout the establishment.
• To assist with the erection and dismantling of tentage, dance floors, tables, chairs, walkways, BBQ's and ancillary equipment for functions eg. CTP's, garden parties and summer/Christmas Balls if additional staff is required.
• To ensure that all external open drains to buildings are checked weekly. The grills are to be checked, cleared of leaves and debris. Any deposits are to be removed.
• Liaise with Guardroom/Pass Office regarding visitors and escorting of contractors/contractor vehicles and sign for any deliveries should the need arise.
• Be smart and properly dressed in Company Uniform.
• Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as and when required in other departments or associated sites.
• Be prepared to attend any relevant meetings and to carry out staff training as required.

Our ideal Grounds Person will:

• 6 years traceable work & address history (due to security clearance).
• DBS Clearance (cost funded by Compass).
• Able to work outdoors and be reasonably fit.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/0410/94174001/52596425/WJCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!