Grounds Maintenance Operative

Favourable day shifts
Minimum 6-8 week assignment, possibly longer for the right individual
Drivers preferable, as you may be required to use the company van

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll provide high-quality, customer-focused estate services. This includes gardening, grounds maintenance, and external repair work across a variety of properties. You will help maintain clean, safe, and attractive neighbourhoods and support performance and customer satisfaction goals.

All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out gardening and grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, planting, weeding, and shrub care, using hand tools and horticultural machinery.
• Perform seasonal external work such as fencing and slab repairs.
• Use mobile technology to support field-based work and ensure safety using provided equipment.
• Maintain a high standard of estate presentation and support neighbourhood teams in delivering excellent service.
• Deliver professional, polite customer service and escalate enquiries where needed.
• Monitor and report on performance and help identify improvements.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures, including use of PPE and compliance with risk assessments and COSHH guidelines.
• Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns in line with policies.
• Work collaboratively and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Experience in grounds maintenance and operating relevant tools/machinery.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and conditions.
• Good communication skills and a customer-first attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing time and workload effectively.
• Basic maintenance skills and willingness to undertake training.
• A full, clean driving licence is preferred.
• Awareness of safeguarding, health and safety, and equality standards.

Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours of work: Days - 0900-1700 TBC


Personal Qualities:

• Positive, flexible approach with a “can-do” attitude.
• Committed to teamwork and delivering high service standards.
• Open to learning and improvement.
• Ability to reflect organisational values such as being honest, ambitious, and community-minded.