Grounds Maintenance Operative

Manpower; Charlton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual review

Job summary

Manpower in Evesham, Worcestershire, is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our facilities team. The role covers a range of outdoor maintenance tasks and horticultural duties, with a 39-hour week and rotating shifts. You will contribute to keeping grounds clean, safe and well-kept.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and experience in grounds maintenance. A weed-spraying certificate (PA1/PA6) is desirable, and you must be able to operate light machinery with a strong

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Weed-spraying certificate (PA1/PA6) desirable.
• Ability to operate light machinery and power tools.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and compliance with standards.
• Security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor maintenance and horticultural tasks as part of the facilities team.
• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearance and litter picking.
• Weed spraying, planting, pruning and seeding; light landscaping and tree-care.
• Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass, tarmac and synthetic).
• Equipment checks and safe operation of light plant and power tools.
• Erecting and dismantling equipment; painting and basic repairs to outdoor gear.
• Drainage works and general grounds upkeep; support Zero Carbon initiatives.
• Ensure high safety and compliance standards across the grounds.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Gardening grounds maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Light machinery operation

Weed spraying familiarity

Education

PA1/PA6 weed spraying certificate

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative Manpower

Evesham, Worcestershire

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Salary: £26,000

39 hours per week | Rotating shift pattern

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well?kept environments, and is looking for a stable, long?term career? We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, helping us deliver essential facilities services for one of the UK's most important sectors. As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a vital role in keeping the grounds operating to the highest standards.

The Role

You’ll work as part of the facilities team delivering a wide range of outdoor maintenance and horticultural tasks, including:

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearance and litter picking
• Weed spraying and general planting, pruning and seeding
• Light landscaping and tree?care duties
• Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass, tarmac & synthetic)
• Equipment checks and safe operation of light plant and power tools
• Erecting and dismantling equipment
• Painting and basic repairs to outdoor equipment
• Drainage works and general grounds upkeep
• Supporting local and business Zero Carbon initiatives
• Ensuring high standards of safety and compliance across the grounds

Every day will be varied, hands?on and outdoors - ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in creating well?maintained spaces.

The Responsibilities

We’re looking for someone dependable, proactive and safety conscious, with:

• A full UK driving licence
• Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance
• Weed?spraying certificate (PA1/PA6 desirable)
• Confidence operating light machinery, equipment and wheeled tractors
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
• Chainsaw-related qualifications (CS30, CS31 or CS34)
• Ability to work well in a team and follow safe working practices
• Security Clearance is required

The Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review potential
• 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
• Comprehensive training & development, including funded leadership programmes
• Clear progression pathways across FM and supervisory roles
• Access to flexible benefits: insurance options, Cycle2Work, discounted gyms
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year for volunteering
• Family-friendly policies and supportive workplace culture
• Free on?site parking and catering facilities

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.