15 Oct
Ground Control
Glasgow
Job description
Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
Human Nature - At Its Best
Join us, we’re an Investors in People Silver Standard Company
Ground Control is the UK’s largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping company.
We are a values centered business, creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all.
We are the contractor of choice for many well-known private and public organisations - Network Rail, Tesco, Severn Trent Water, Sainsbury’s and the Tower of London to name a few.
We have a new part time, permanent opportunity for a Litter picker to work 3 days a week on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5hrs a day (on rota) , on behalf of Ground Control, at The Forge Retail Park Glasgow.
Duties will include litter picking the site and emptying bins and replacing bin bags with waste disposed of in our onsite euro bin.
All training, uniform and PPE will be supplied.
We would welcome applications from operatives with previous knowledge and experience within this field.
Key Requirements :
- Ability to work early mornings.
- Able to carry out physically demanding tasks.
- Able to work safely within guidance and legislation.
- Experience in a similar job role.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
What we offer :
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work.
We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work :
Awards, Accolades and Culture
- We have been awarded world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ’ league table.
- Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
- We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter ’, Ban the Box ’, The Armed Forces Covenant ’ and are Disability Confident '
- We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
- 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
Perks and Benefits
- Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
- Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
- A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
- Training, development,
coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
- Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
How we work :
We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative.
Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.
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▶️ Litter Picker - The Forge Retail Park Glasgow
🖊️ Ground Control
📍 Glasgow