Grounds Maintenace Operative

Niyaa People; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Coventry to maintain communal gardens and outdoor spaces across housing association properties. The role offers long-term, temp-to-perm work with potential permanent employment.

You will operate gardening machinery, perform grass cutting and hedge trimming, and contribute to safe, tidy outdoor environments for residents. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.
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• Experience using gardening machinery.
• Able to work independently and in a team?

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming and general garden maintenance.
• Maintain communal gardens and green spaces across housing association properties.
• Clear weeds, leaves, litter and overgrown vegetation.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers and strimmers.
• Ensure outdoor areas are kept clean, tidy and safe for residents.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Independent work

Machinery operation

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Lawnmowers

Strimmers

Job description

Enjoy a long-term opportunity with £17.20 per hour and the potential to secure permanent employment, working for a respected and well-established housing association. This Grounds Maintenance Operative role offers consistent work, a temp-to-perm opportunity, and the chance to make a real difference to local communities.

You’ll be working for a major housing association in the Coventry area, maintaining communal gardens and outdoor spaces across residential properties. This is an organisation where you’ll be valued for your contribution and given the opportunity to develop a long-term career as a Grounds Maintenance Operative.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be:

• Carrying out grass cutting, hedge trimming and general garden maintenance
• Maintaining communal gardens and green spaces across housing association properties
• Clearing weeds, leaves, litter and overgrown vegetation
• Operating grounds maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers and strimmers
• Ensuring outdoor areas are kept clean, tidy and safe for residents

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
• Experience using gardening machinery and equipment
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working within social housing or similar environments (desirable)

The role is offering the following benefits:

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Long-term, consistent work
• Opportunity to secure permanent employment with an established housing association
• Varied outdoor work across residential communities

Location & Travel

Based in Coventry, this role is accessible from surrounding areas including Nuneaton, Rugby, Bedworth and Kenilworth. Coventry benefits from excellent road connections via the A45, A46 and M6.