Grounds Maintenance

Frontline Recruitment Group; Bingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

37.5 hours per week

Potential ongoing

Outdoor work across a variety of sites

Training may be provided

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to work across parks, playgrounds and cemetery grounds in the Bingham and Cotgrave areas of Nottinghamshire. This hands-on outdoor role requires a full UK driving licence and a positive, hardworking attitude.

The position offers a full-time Monday–Friday schedule with 37.5–40 hours per week and potential to become ongoing, with travel between multiple sites as part of the daily routine.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to reliably commute or travel between sites.
• Physically fit for outdoor Grounds Maintenance tasks.
• Reliable and hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel between Bingham, Cotgrave and surrounding sites.

Responsibilities

• Open parks and playgrounds at the start of the day.
• Lock and secure parks and playgrounds at the end of the day.
• Carry out grounds maintenance across parks, public spaces, and cemeteries.
• Use strimmers and other grounds maintenance equipment as required.
• Undertake gardening, grass and vegetation maintenance, and tidying.
• Clear bushes and overgrown vegetation needing attention.
• Carry out litter picking and keep outdoor areas clean and presentable.
• Maintain safe, tidy, well-kept public spaces.
• Travel between different sites during the day.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with additional maintenance duties to support the team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Reliable, hardworking

Travel between sites

Job description

ROLE

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Parks & Grounds

LOCATION

Bingham / Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire (NG13)

HOURS

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 37.5-40 Hours Per Week

CONTRACT

Temporary Assignment with Potential for Ongoing Work

ABOUT THE ROLE

Frontline Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team working across parks, playgrounds, and cemetery grounds in the Bingham and Cotgrave areas of Nottinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on, outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented public spaces. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general upkeep of parks and grounds, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and are ready for public use.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and happy to travel between different sites throughout the working day. Previous grounds maintenance experience is advantageous but not essential, making this a great opportunity for candidates looking to develop their skills in an outdoor maintenance role.

BENEFITS

• Full-time, Monday to Friday working schedule.
• Average of 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours.
• Opportunity for the assignment to become ongoing.
• Hands-on outdoor work across a variety of parks, playgrounds, and cemetery environments.
• Previous experience is not essential, as training may be provided where required.

THE ROLE

• Opening parks and playgrounds at the beginning of the working day.
• Locking and securing parks and playgrounds at the end of the day.
• Carrying out general grounds maintenance across parks, public spaces, and cemetery environments.
• Using strimmers and other grounds maintenance equipment as required.
• Undertaking gardening, grass and vegetation maintenance, and general tidying.
• Clearing bushes, overgrown vegetation, and other areas requiring attention.
• Carrying out litter picking and ensuring outdoor areas remain clean and presentable.
• Maintaining safe, tidy, and well-kept public spaces.
• Driving between different sites throughout the working day.
• Following site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with additional maintenance duties as required to support the wider team.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday, with an average of 37.5 hours per week and the potential to work up to 40 hours. Start and finish times are to be confirmed and may vary depending on the season and operational requirements.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Nottingham NG13 area or relocate before starting work.
• A reliable, hardworking, and positive attitude.
• Enjoyment of hands-on, outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks associated with grounds maintenance.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites throughout the working day.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety when working outdoors and using maintenance equipment.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, parks maintenance, or a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to assist with other duties as required.

Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.