Grounds Maintenance / Landscape Opretive

Pro Ground Services Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Ground Services Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance / Landscape Operative to keep outdoor spaces clean, safe and presentable. You will perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, and planting, working with hand tools and machinery on-site.

Daily tasks include soft landscaping, shrub/tree maintenance, irrigation setup and monitoring, and site clean-up. You will follow health and safety procedures, work independently or as part of a team, and liaise with site

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial or residential outdoor spaces.
• Planting, pruning, turf care, and general horticultural knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and schedule management.
• Ability to read plans and contribute to layout ideas.
• Full UK driving license or reliable travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding and general gardening.
• Planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, assisting soft landscaping.
• Support irrigation setup, monitoring and maintenance.
• Site clean-up and interaction with site managers/clients.
• Follow health and safety procedures and work as part of a team.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Landscaping

Gardening

Irrigation

Landscape design awareness

Driving license

Health & safety

Physical fitness

Job description

Company Description

Pro Ground Services Ltd delivers professional grounds maintenance, soft landscaping, and playground solutions for facilities managers, property developers, and local authorities across the East Midlands. The company provides flexible maintenance contracts tailored to different site requirements, along with bespoke landscaping design to enhance outdoor spaces. Pro Ground Services Ltd also installs safe, compliant playgrounds for public and private environments. The team is known for being reliable, consistent, and fully insured, offering applicants a stable and safety-conscious workplace.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Grounds Maintenance / Landscape Operative role based in Nottingham. The role involves routine grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, and general gardening to keep outdoor areas clean, safe, and presentable. Daily responsibilities include planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, assisting with soft landscaping projects, and supporting irrigation setup and monitoring. The operative will use hand tools and machinery safely, follow health and safety procedures, and work both independently and as part of a team. The position may also involve occasional support for playground installations, site clean-up, and interaction with site managers or clients to ensure work is completed to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Landscape Maintenance and Landscaping, including experience maintaining commercial or residential outdoor spaces.
• Candidates should possess Gardening skills, such as planting, pruning, turf care, and general horticultural knowledge.
• Candidates should possess Irrigation skills, including basic knowledge of watering systems, schedule management, and efficient water use.
• Candidates should possess Landscape Design awareness or experience, with the ability to understand plans and contribute to layout and planting ideas.
• Full UK driving license or ability to travel reliably to sites in and around Nottingham.
• Understanding of health and safety practices, including safe use of tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions and to follow instructions accurately.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related trade is beneficial; relevant vocational qualifications or certifications are an advantage.