Grounds Maintenance Operative

Net Zero Careers Accelerator; Banstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company vehicle

Free parking

Referral programme

PPE & uniform

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to carry out high-standard maintenance across multiple sites in Banstead and nearby areas. The role is outdoors, requires physical fitness, and offers a full-time, permanent position with a standard 40-hour week.

You will operate grass cutting machinery, hedging tools and spraying equipment as needed, while following safety procedures and using PPE.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance or garden maintenance experience preferred
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence required
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather

Responsibilities

• Carry out communal grounds maintenance to a high standard across multiple sites
• Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and general garden maintenance
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs and planted areas
• Apply weed control treatments (spraying experience preferred)
• Complete litter picking and keep communal areas clean and presentable
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and use PPE correctly
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality communal garden maintenance for Housing Association clients in Banstead and surrounding areas

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

• Carry out communal grounds maintenance to a high standard across multiple sites
• Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and general garden maintenance
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs and planted areas
• Apply weed control treatments (spraying experience preferred)
• Complete litter picking and keep communal areas clean and presentable
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and use PPE correctly
• Work efficiently as part of a team to complete scheduled work
  hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services to Housing Association clients across Banstead and the surrounding areas. This is a hands‑on, outdoor role requiring applicants to be physically fit and capable of working in all weather conditions. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining green spaces, we'd love to hear from you.,
• Previous grounds maintenance or garden maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning and general landscaping
• Spraying experience is desirable
• Full UK
• manual driving licence with no previous motoring convictions or disqualifications
• Must be over 21 years of age (fleet insurance requirement)
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
• Eligible to live and work in the UK, Grounds or garden maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Job Type: Full-time
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)
• Optional Saturday overtime available
• Salary from £27,352 per annum, depending on experience, 28 days paid holiday
• Company pension
• Company vehicle provided during working hours
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Full PPE, uniform and equipment provided
• Fuel and parking expenses covered
• Opportunity to join a friendly and growing organisation