Grounds Maintenance

South East Water Limited; Lenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday

Leave flexibility

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain our operational sites, land and property, using grounds maintenance machinery including ride-on mowers.

You will ensure cutting schedules are met, operate equipment safely, and perform basic facility tasks, with a strong focus on health, safety and environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, organised with grounds maintenance machinery knowledge.
• Valid driving licence and ability to tow a plant trailer.
• Fencing experience and Chainsaw certification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mow large grassed areas including reservoir embankments.
• Strim, blow, edge cut, weed and hedge work; perform minor tree work.
• Gulley/ litter collection, gutter clearing; perform basic repairs and maintenance.
• Operate machinery according to manufacturers' instructions; keep equipment in serviceable condition.
• Follow health & safety regs, risk assessments and company policies.
• Consider environment and respect adjoining landowners and the public.
• Include basic facility maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Ride-on mower

Bank mower

Strimmer

Chipper

Driving licence

Towing plant trailer

Fencing

Chainsaw

Tools

Fencing experience

Chainsaw certification

Job description

Summary

Summary: Are you someone who loves working outdoors and takes real pride in maintaining high standards? Do you want a meaningful role where your efforts directly contribute to the essential service of clean water? Do you want to work for a company that offers stability, invests in its people, and provides a clear sense of purpose? We're looking for a dedicated and organised Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your practical skills across a diverse range of our operational sites, land, and property. You'll be a vital part of keeping our critical infrastructure running smoothly and looking its best, offering real purpose in your day-to-day work. You'll be part of a supportive company that genuinely invests in its people and the communities we serve. If you're looking for a role with variety, impact, and a great work-life balance, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Main responsibilities

Main responsibilities: To undertake Grounds and Facility maintenance related activity on a diverse range of company Operational Sites, land and property. The nature of the work includes, but is not limited to, mowing large, grassed areas including storage reservoir embankments, strimming, blowing off, edge cutting, weeding, hedge cutting minor tree work, fencing, gulley emptying, litter picking, gutter clearing, evasive/reportable weed control and snow clearing. To ensure all cutting schedules are completed within defined timescales. To ensure all machinery is operated/used in accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions. To ensure all machinery and equipment is kept in a serviceable condition with all relevant check sheets completed in a timely manner and fit for inspections and auditing purposes. To ensure all tasks are undertaken with due consideration to related Health & Safety Regulations, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Company Policy and Procedures. To ensure all tasks are undertaken with due consideration for the Environment. To ensure all tasks are undertaken with due care and consideration for adjoining land/property owners and members of the public. Basic facility maintenance work includes, but is not limited to, decoration, temporary security repairs, emergency cover repairs and any other work deemed to be covered by the operative’s skill set and training levels.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

The post holder is required to be self-motivated, committed and organised with excellent knowledge and use of grounds maintenance machinery, ride on mowers, bank mowers, strimmers, chippers and all associated equipment. Must have Basic D.I.Y Knowledge. A valid driving licence is essential as is experience of towing a plant trailer. Fencing experience and Chainsaw certification is desirable. It will be a bonus if you have: Having previous experience using grounds maintenance machinery would be beneficial, but you don’t need to have extensive knowledge of the different tools. Perhaps you have knowledge of ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, branch cutters or bank-commanders. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity.

Employment requirements

It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Compensation package

£25,752 - £32,962 p.a. dependant on experience

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.

We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.

A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.

Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

Equity / Diversity / Inclusion Statement

That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Values / Why Join

Be you, belong and valued. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.