Grounds Maintenance Operative

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. This is a full-time PAYE position offering job security, consistent work, and the opportunity to take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards.

You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks across various sites, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general grounds maintenance duties including:
  Grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, and leaf clearance
  Weeding, planting, pruning, and mulching
• General site tidiness
• Maintenance of flower beds, shrub borders, and green spaces
• Operate and maintain machinery such as mowers, strimmers, blowers, and hedge cutters
• Undertake basic soft landscaping and minor hard landscaping tasks
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and maintained in good working order
• Work as part of a team to meet schedules and deadlines
• Follow health and safety policies and report any site issues or hazards
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients and the publicRequirements:

Essential:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery safely and effectively
• Good level of physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

PA1/PA6 pesticide spraying certificates
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Horticulture, Landscaping, or related discipline
Experience working on commercial or local authority contracts
Basic mechanical knowledge of grounds machinery

What We Offer:

• Full-time, permanent PAYE employment
• Competitive hourly rate or salary (dependant on experience)
• Paid holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Pension contributions
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and career developmentHow to Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Apply only through Reed or our website directly. We are aware that some fraud job sites are copying our postings.