Grounds Maintenance Gardener - Growth & Benefits

Citizen Housing Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme with Citizen matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Citizen Housing Group in Birmingham is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative - Gardener to maintain and enhance our estates. The role requires driving a manual company vehicle, 37 hours per week, and working Monday to Friday with occasional adjustments.

You will perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general landscape upkeep across housing estates. The ideal candidate will be experienced in grounds maintenance, capable of operating ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, and related

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to operate a manual vehicle within role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grass cutting across estates and communal areas.
• Safely remove and dispose of green waste to keep sites clean.
• Maintain landscapes with hedge/tree trimming and seasonal planting.
• Use strimmers and powered tools to edge borders and tidy hard-to-reach areas.
• Perform weed control using approved methods to keep estates presentable.
• Support shrub pruning and general maintenance for color and health.
• Engage in litter picking and site tidying to ensure safe estates.
• Assist with light repairs to paved areas for safety and presentation.

Skills

Grass cutting

Litter picking

Hedge trimming

Tools

Ride-on mower

Pedestrian mower

Strimmers

Job description

Citizen Housing Group in Birmingham is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative - Gardener to maintain and enhance our estates. The role requires driving a manual company vehicle, 37 hours per week, and working Monday to Friday with occasional adjustments.

You will perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general landscape upkeep across housing estates. The ideal candidate will be experienced in grounds maintenance, capable of operating ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, and related