Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative Greenwich

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting full-time role offers the chance to work outdoors, maintain beautiful green spaces, and develop valuable skills in horticulture and grounds maintenance. With a commitment to training and development, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and grow within the green services sector. Enjoy a range of benefits including free gym membership and a pension scheme while contributing to a company recognized for its dedication to green practices and employee welfare.

Benefits

Incremental Annual Leave

Employee Discount Portal

Free Gym Membership

Employee Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance and horticulture is preferred.
• Reliability and a positive attitude are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including mowing, strimming, and renovation.
• Hedge trimming and sports markings are key responsibilities.

Skills

Reliability

Positive Attitude

Willingness to Learn

Experience with Handheld Machinery

Driving Light Commercial Vehicles

Education

Full, Clean Driving License

Tools

Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Horticultural Tools

Job description

Job Title:

Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative Greenwich, London

Client:

Parkwood Holdings Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

16a93d77515c

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Full Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking? If so, this role is perfect for you!

At Glendale, we have an excellent opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Commercial team working across various sites in the region. We offer valuable career prospects and invest in our people.

About Glendale:

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million. We are one of the UK's largest green space management service providers, specializing in tree care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. Visit www.glendale-services.co.uk for more information. We are committed to green practices and have been a leader in green services since 1989.

Candidate Requirements:

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving license. Experience with driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable. Reliability, conscientiousness, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn are essential. Experience with grounds maintenance, horticulture, and handheld machinery is preferred but full training will be provided.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintaining grounds including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, line marking, and renovation.
• Hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance, sports markings, hedge cutting, and hard surface spraying.

Benefits:

• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal
• Free gym membership for employee and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme (dependent on HMRC guidelines)
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Training and development opportunities

Additional Information:

Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK. We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you do not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.