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Grounds Person (Job Ref: 26N/GGPP)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting opportunity for a Grounds Person to join our facilities team.

Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF. However, travel to our other sites in Crumlin will also be required.

Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours : 40 hours per week, 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility may be required.

What does this role involve?

• General grounds maintenance, sweeping, litter picking, power washing, emptying, and washing external bins, gutter cleaning and any other general duties required.
• Driving, operating, and maintaining a range of equipment / machinery – this will include grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmers, push mowers and ride-on mowers.
• Using a range of hand- held equipment and tools associated with the role including rollers, spades, forks and spraying equipment.
• Maintenance of grass areas.
• Preparation, planting and maintenance of tree and shrub areas.
• Simple pruning, hedge-cutting, chemical control, and application.
• Constructional labouring duties associated with the post and assisting other team members in their duties.
• Driving and routine maintenance of any vehicle necessary for transportation of goods, materials, and equipment.
• Work as part of a team.
• The maintenance/completion of accurate site records and maintenance logs.
• Assist the rest of the Facilities Support Staff with their general duties if required.
  

Who can apply?

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a similar Ground Maintenance or Labourer role.
• Flexible to work on other Randox sites.
• Willing to work at height, when required.
• Ability to act on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Hardworking with a can-do attitude.
• Driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Construction Skills Register card.
• Trailer licence category.
  

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.