Grounds Maintenance

Real Personnel; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier landscaping company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Aylesbury for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves high-quality maintenance across premium sites with a focus on presentation standards. Candidates should have experience in grounds maintenance and strong horticultural knowledge. A full UK driving licence is essential. The ideal candidate will work in a small team while maintaining a professional attitude with high-end clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance, ideally in high-end settings.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality grounds maintenance across premium sites.
• Perform grass cutting, edging, strimming, and turf care.
• Conduct hedge cutting, pruning, and seasonal horticultural work.
• Monitor for pests/diseases and apply treatments as necessary.
• Maintain professional attitude while working with high-end clients.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Horticultural knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Aylesbury

£28,500 per annum

Full-time, permanent position

Must hold a full UK driving licence

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality grounds maintenance across premium sites, maintaining exceptional presentation standards
• Grass cutting, edging, strimming, and turf care to a consistently high finish
• Hedge cutting, pruning, and shaping of shrubs, trees, and ornamental planting
• Seasonal horticultural works, including planting, mulching, leaf clearance, and winter maintenance
• Weed control and basic pest/disease monitoring (in line with best practice and regulations)
• Application of chemicals and treatments where required (PA1/PA6 desirable)
• Use and routine maintenance of professional grounds maintenance machinery and tools
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to client specifications
• Maintain a professional attitude on site, representing the company with high-end clients
• Follow health & safety procedures and report any issues or hazards promptly

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance, ideally within high-end or prestigious environments
• Strong horticultural knowledge and attention to detail
• PA1 & PA6 certificates desirable
• Ability to work in a small team
• Full UK driving licence