Ground Maintenance Operator

Portsmouth Water Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A water service provider in Havant is seeking a Ground Maintenance Operator to ensure clean and safe operational sites. You'll be responsible for grounds maintenance, complying with health and safety regulations, and supporting the day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscaping, possess a full UK driving licence, and be adaptable with attention to detail. This role offers flexibility and an array of benefits including a generous pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Non‑contractual bonus up to 6%

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

All expenses paid social events

Life assurance scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or horticulture similarly required.
• Computer and smart-phone literacy essential.
• Full UK driving licence mandatory for driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance across operational sites.
• Ensure grounds comply with internal standards and external legislation.
• Carry out biodiversity-related tasks like grass cutting and hedge trimming.

Skills

Adaptable with good attention to detail

Accountable for own actions

Empathetic and self-aware

Systems based skills

Passionate about providing excellent service

Flexible in work

Computer and smart-phone literate

Full UK driving licence

3 years of experience in landscaping or horticulture

Education

Level 2 qualification in horticulture landscaping

A to C grade GCSE in English, Maths, and a science-based subject

Job description

Overview

Portsmouth Water are looking for a Ground Maintenance Operator to join our Production Team and play a key role in keeping our Production Operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on position you will support the day‑to‑day functioning of our operational sites by carrying out essential ground and site maintenance, ensuring clean and well‑maintained reservoirs and tanks, and helping to maintain clear, safe access across all areas. Your work will directly contribute to the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective performance of our Production Operational Department, making you an integral part of our site operations and overall success.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance across all operational sites to maintain appearance, cleanliness and full site operability.
• Ensure all grounds meet required internal standards and comply with external legislation and guidance.
• Carry out biodiversity‑related tasks, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, basic tree work and fencing repairs and upkeep.
• Monitor external activities around operational sites to ensure they do not compromise the integrity of water sources.
• Complete routine maintenance on grounds‑based equipment and associated assets.
• Work in full compliance with Company Water Production procedures, on‑site Health & Safety requirements, Quality Standards, OFWAT regulations, DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) requirements, Environmental Agency regulations and EUSR standards for clean water operations.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Adaptable with good attention to detail
• Accountable for own actions with a willingness to collaborate and share knowledge, ideas and best practice
• Empathetic, self‑aware and comfortable with constructively challenging areas that could be improved
• Systems based skills, open to learning new technology
• Passionate about providing an excellent service to our customers, colleagues and across teams within Portsmouth Water
• Be flexible in your work to maintain operational requirements and ensure positive outcomes are always achieved
• Computer and smart‑phone literate
• Full UK driving licence (will be required to undertake our driving assessment)
• 3 years of experience working in landscaping, horticulture or similar (desirable)
• A to C grade or Level 4 or above, GCSE English, Maths and a science‑based subject (desirable)
• Level 2 qualification in horticulture landscaping (desirable)

Desirable Qualifications Upon Appointment

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• Emergency First Aid
• Manual Handling
• COSHH
• Personal Safety
• Powered Equipment Training e.g. tractor, chainsaw etc.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we're happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Benefits and Perks

We're making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you? At Portsmouth Water we believe in rewarding our people. Below is a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team.

• Generous pension scheme with up to 15% contribution, ensuring your future is secure.
• Non‑contractual bonus up to 6% of basic salary, linked to company performance.
• Family‑first benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
• All expenses paid summer and winter social events.
• Life assurance scheme with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case of unexpected events.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support: confidential mental health and wellbeing advice, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and virtual GP service 8am–10pm.
• HealthHero app for physical health support.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers.

In addition to the above, the job requires that you be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.