Grounds & Machinery Operator — Tractors & Excavators Training

Mitie Group plc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is recruiting an experienced landscaper to support landscaping and grounds maintenance across the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK site at Burnaston.

You will combine routine grounds tasks with operating tractors, excavators and related machinery, with training provided for safe operation. This role covers a 580-acre site with varied landscapes, biodiversity work, and seasonal winter maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience operating mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, leaf blowing equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in outdoor environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine landscaping and grounds maintenance: grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub and border care.
• Weed control, leaf clearance, litter picking, meadow management, tree maintenance support.
• Operate tractors and attachments; assist with excavator tasks for landscaping and drainage.
• Support winter maintenance, grit and snow clearance, and emergency response.
• Carry out equipment inspections and ensure safe operation on site.
• Represent site professionally and maintain high standards of presentation.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Equipment operation

Driving licence

Health & safety

Team work

Willingness to learn

Education

PA1/PA6 qualifications

First Aid qualification

Tools

Tractors

Excavators

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is recruiting an experienced landscaper to support landscaping and grounds maintenance across the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK site at Burnaston.

You will combine routine grounds tasks with operating tractors, excavators and related machinery, with training provided for safe operation. This role covers a 580-acre site with varied landscapes, biodiversity work, and seasonal winter maintenance.