Grounds Maintenance Operative

HL Services (London) Ltd; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping services company in Castle Point is seeking an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative with at least 5 years of experience. The candidate will maintain outdoor spaces across Essex, Kent, and London. Responsibilities include routine maintenance duties, equipment operation, and supporting landscaping projects. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a strong understanding of health and safety protocols. Competitive salary and vehicle use during working hours are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Use of a commercial vehicle and fuel card

Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

Availability of overtime and additional work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial grounds maintenance or soft landscaping required.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties to a high standard.
• Operate and maintain commercial landscaping equipment safely.
• Support landscaping and planting projects as needed.

Skills

Commercial grounds maintenance

Soft landscaping

Landscaping tools and equipment

Health and safety protocols

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Horticulture (or equivalent)

PA1/PA6 Pesticide Spraying Certificates

Tools

Commercial landscaping equipment

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Canvey Island (Various sites across Essex, Kent, and London)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our client's established team. The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in commercial grounds maintenance and soft landscaping. This role requires travel across Essex, Kent, and London, ensuring that all outdoor spaces are safe, tidy, and visually appealing throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties to a high standard, including mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning
• Planting, de-weeding, and litter picking
• Operate and maintain commercial landscaping equipment safely and efficiently
• Support landscaping and planting projects as needed
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of various shrub and plant species
• Collaborate effectively with team members to plan and deliver projects
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and management
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Apply herbicides and pesticides in compliance with regulations (PA1/PA6 desirable)
• Represent the company professionally on-site and when interacting with the public

Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial grounds maintenance or soft landscaping
• Proficient with landscaping tools, equipment, and techniques
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Horticulture (or equivalent)
• PA1/PA6 Pesticide Spraying Certificates
• Trailer towing licence (B+E category)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Use of a commercial vehicle and fuel card during working hours
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Availability of overtime and additional work

If you're a proactive and experienced individual with a passion for maintaining and improving green spaces, we'd love to hear from you.