Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pertemps Bond; Baschurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Annual leave

Referral bonus

Training and progression

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Travel time included

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Lichfield is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to manage outdoor spaces across multiple sites. You will perform grass cutting, hedge pruning, weed control, pond maintenance and general landscape upkeep, contributing to long-term site success.

A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, with CSCS desirable and opportunities for training. The role offers a salary up to £28,000 per year plus a monthly performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in grounds maintenance.
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans and landscape drawings.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• CSCS Card is desirable; training can be provided if required.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
• Hedge and tree pruning.
• Weed control and spraying.
• Pond and lake maintenance.
• Re-barking and general landscape maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Reading site plans

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

CSCS Card desirable

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative Lichfield

Location: Lichfield

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Ground Maintenance Operative looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established and growing company?

We’re recruiting on behalf of one of the Midlands’ leading Landscaping and Fencing Contractors, known for delivering high-quality work and investing in the development of its employees.

If you take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces, enjoy working outdoors and like being part of a friendly, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £28,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monthly performance bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Company vehicles provided for travel from the Lichfield depot to site
• Overtime opportunities available
• Travel time to and from site included within your working day

The Role

You’ll be working across a variety of sites for national housebuilders, local authorities, housing associations and management companies, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance duties, including:

• Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride‑on mowers
• Stripping and brush cutter work
• Hedge and tree pruning
• Pond and lake maintenance
• Weed control and spraying
• Re‑barking and general landscape maintenance

There are also opportunities to develop your skills by working alongside our Landscaping, Customer Care, Play Equipment Installation and Ecological teams.

If you have fencing experience, there may also be opportunities to work within our dedicated Fencing division.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in grounds maintenance
• A positive attitude and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to read and interpret site plans and landscape drawings
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential
• A CSCS Card is desirable, although training can be provided if required
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Overtime available

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re looking for a Long‑term career with a company that values its employees, offers ongoing training and provides genuine opportunities for progression, we’d love to hear from you.