Grounds Maintenance Op

Manpower UK Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance provider in the United Kingdom seeks multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives for their Newcastle team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining housing association sites, including tasks like grass cutting, hedge pruning, and flower bed upkeep. Ideal candidates should have experience using maintenance tools and hold a valid UK driving licence. The company offers career advancement opportunities, a benefits package, and a supportive working environment focused on personal growth and community impact.

Benefits

Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Support for personal and professional challenges

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Resources to manage your finances

Comprehensive support resources

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with grounds maintenance tools including mowers and strimmers.
• A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Herbicide/PA1 and PA6 licences are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain local housing association sites through grass cutting and hedge pruning.
• Spray and maintain flower beds and perform related tasks.
• Work collaboratively in a team to ensure site upkeep.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Safety-conscious mindset

Ability to work outdoors

Experience with grounds maintenance tools

Physical fitness

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Herbicide/PA1 and PA6 licences

Tools

Pedestrian mowers

Ride on mowers

Strimmers

Leaf blowers

Job description

Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operatives
Location: Newcastle
Hourly Rate: £12.21
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Monday - Friday 07:00-16:30

About the role

We currently require multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team in Newcastle to support over the busy spring and summer seasons. You will keep several local housing association sites in a wonderful condition for our client through grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying, and more.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Requirements

• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required and experience of using related grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including pedestrian and ride on mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers.
• A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Herbicide/PA1 and PA6 licences are an advantage, but not essential.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Resources to manage your finances.
• Secure your future.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About i verde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At i verde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.