Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, ensuring they are safe, attractive, and well-kept. Your enthusiasm for groundskeeping combined with technical skills will help create inviting environments that meet high standards of horticulture and landscape maintenance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, develop your skills in landscaping and machinery operation, and contribute to the upkeep of beautiful, functional grounds.

Duties

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, pruning, planting, and weed control to keep outdoor areas vibrant and healthy
• Operate mechanical equipment.
• Maintain and repair groundskeeping machinery and tools to ensure optimal performance
• Conduct routine inspections of grounds to identify issues requiring attention or repair
• Support horticultural activities like planting, fertilizing, mulching, and seasonal clean-ups
• Follow safety protocols during all maintenance activities to ensure a secure working environment

Skills

• Proven experience in groundskeeping and with a strong understanding of horticulture principles
• Mechanical knowledge for operating and maintaining equipment such as Ride on Mowers, wood chippers and power tools.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools for gardening.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on machinery and groundskeeping equipment
• Knowledge of gardening techniques, plant care, and environmental best practices
• Prior experience in outdoor maintenance and Tree work is advantageous
• Strong physical stamina with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Join us if you’re passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces! We value energetic individuals eager to develop their skills in grounds maintenance while making a tangible difference in the environments we care for. This paid position offers a chance to grow professionally within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in outdoor upkeep.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person