Grounds Maintenance Operative

Bromford Housing Group; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Tablet and uniform

Job summary

Bromford Housing Group is seeking a grounds maintenance role based around Burntwood, UK, within Bromford Flagship LiveWest. The post involves maintaining communal green spaces and engaging with residents to deliver high-quality service across diverse communities.

Travel will be required across Burntwood with training provided for equipment use. A Basic DBS check is required, and there are opportunities for career development within a supportive, inclusive housing provider.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping, or willingness to learn and grow in the field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Comfortable with using technology and basic mobile devices.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service to people of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining communal green spaces that are welcoming for everyone.
• Engaging with residents from diverse backgrounds and delivering high-quality service.
• Operating equipment such as mowers, hedge cutters, and brush cutters (training provided).
• Traveling across Burntwood, ensuring safe and well-maintained environments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Independent worker

Tech-savvy

Customer service

Job description

• Great Place to Work: We are committed to fostering a work environment where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are celebrated. At Bromford, every team member's contributions are valued, and we work together to create a culture of respect, support, and growth.
• Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming individuals from all cultures, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and backgrounds. Whatever your story, we value the unique perspective you bring.

Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England. As the UK’s largest provider of new affordable homes, delivering over 3,000 each year, we play a vital role in tackling the growing demand for safe, affordable housing and building a better future for our communities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping, or a willingness to learn and grow in the field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Comfortable with using technology and basic mobile devices
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service to people of all backgrounds

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintaining communal green spaces that are welcoming for everyone
• Engaging with residents from diverse backgrounds and delivering high-quality service
• Operating equipment such as mowers, hedge cutters, and brush cutters (training provided)
• Traveling across Burntwood,ensuring safe and well-maintained environments

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of the role, a Basic DBS check will be required to ensure a secure environment.

Closing date for applications:21st August 2026

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contactThe Resourcing Team, [e-mail].

What we offer

Regular monthly pay with annual reviews, plus overtime opportunities and a weekly Out of Hours rate when on-call

Performance bonus linked to individual and company results

Fully equipped for the job – company van, tools, fuel card, mobile, tablet and uniform

Drinks card worth up to £30 each month for hot and cold drinks while you’re out on the road

Generous holiday (at least 27 days plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay and paid family leave

Wellbeing support for you and your family, including 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription services, and talking therapies

£500 annual allowance to spend on benefits of your choice, alongside life assurance and a choice of pension schemes with employer contributions up to 10%

Career development through clear pathways, funded qualifications, apprenticeships and paid professional membership fees

About us

We’reBromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) , a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England.

Our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. As the UK’s largest provider of new affordable homes, we deliver over 3,000 new homes each year—helping to meet growing demand and build stronger communities.

Why our work matters The need for safe, affordable housing has never been greater. Rising costs, growing inequality and increasing homelessness are making it harder for people to buy or rent a home. Strong housing associations like BFL play a vital role in providing quality homes and creating opportunities for a better future.

Through place-based working, our teams build progress from the ground up. You’ll find us at the heart of the communities we serve—strengthening neighbourhood relationships, responding quickly to changing needs and planning for the long term.

We’re also a place where people can grow. We give our colleagues the tools and opportunities to build meaningful careers, develop future‑ready skills and perform at their best, all within a supportive and inclusive culture guided by our values.

We’re a place for people determined to make a difference.

Bromford Flagship LiveWest. A place to make your own.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.