Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative

Gateway Group Services Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Membership programmes

Referral incentive

Seasonal events

Qualification sponsorship

Job summary

Gateway Group Services Ltd. is seeking a joined-up Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative to support residential developments in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The role involves maintaining communal areas, gardens, and related outdoor spaces with a focus on consistent high standards of work.

You will operate both independently and as part of a team, following health and safety procedures and demonstrating reliability, initiative, and strong customer service. A full, clean driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Proactive and reliable with a strong eye for detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Follows health and safety procedures at all times.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and lawn maintenance in communal areas.
• Hedge trimming and shaping.
• Strimming and edging around grass areas.
• Weed spraying and weed removal.
• Pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
• General garden tidying and waste disposal.
• Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and surfaces.
• Washing walls, doors and skirting boards.
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Cleaning

Teamwork

Health and safety

Full driving license

Job description

Find out how we can support your property needs

We aim to be the employer of choice for talented, enterprising people

At the Gateway Group, you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You'll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Role Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative Location Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted 12th October 2026

Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative

As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

The Job

This role offers a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining communal areas across residential developments in Leeds and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to:

• Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
• Hedge trimming and shaping
• Strimming and edging grass areas
• Weed spraying and removal
• Pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
• General garden tidying and waste disposal
• Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors

What You Need

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards of work. A naturally proactive individual with a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious, and always strive to exceed client expectations.

• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
• Follows health and safety procedures at all times
• Shows initiative in identifying and addressing issuesIs physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
• Has a full, clean driving license (essential for the role)

Job Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours: 42.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship