Grounds Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 5 weeks rising to

Flexible annual leave policy

Volunteer days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to work outdoors across our operational sites, land and property, maintaining grounds and facilities to a high standard. You will use a range of machinery and must be self-motivated, organised and safety-conscious.

The role requires a valid driving licence, experience towing a plant trailer, and may involve fencing or chainsaw tasks as desirable skills. We offer a stable employer with a strong community focus.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, committed and organised with experience using grounds maintenance machinery.
• Basic DIY knowledge is required.
• A valid driving licence and experience towing a plant trailer are essential.
• Fencing experience and chainsaw certification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grounds and facility maintenance on diverse operational sites, land and property.
• Mow large grassed areas including reservoir embankments; perform edge cutting, weeding and hedge work.
• Ensure cutting schedules are completed within defined timescales.
• Operate machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
• Keep machinery and equipment in serviceable condition with timely checks for inspections and auditing purposes.
• Follow health and safety regulations, risk assessments, method statements and company policy.
• Consider environmental impact and respect adjoining landowners and members of the public.
• Perform basic facility maintenance such as decoration and emergency repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance machinery

Ride-on mowers

Bank mowers

Strimmers

Chippers

Basic DIY knowledge

Driving licence

Towing a plant trailer

Fencing experience

Chainsaw certification

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

You’ll need

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

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• 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.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. 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.

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.

What can you expect from your recruitment

• 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.

Compensation package

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