Grounds Maintenance Operative

JT Recruit Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,040; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Chesterfield seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate should have a passion for the environment and experience in grounds maintenance. The role involves working outdoors, using various hand tools and equipment, and contributing to community beautification. Immediate starts available with a competitive wage of £12.37 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in grounds maintenance.
• Good plant knowledge or a horticultural qualification is a plus.
• Experience in towing trailers and holding PA1 & PA6 qualifications is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public and private green spaces including grass cutting and weeding.
• Operate various tools and equipment to ensure sites are presentable.
• Leave a lasting impact on Chesterfield's outdoor spaces.

Skills

Experience in commercial or amenity grounds maintenance

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for maintaining quality environments

Education

Horticultural qualification (not essential)

Tools

Hand tools

Powered equipment

Ride-on mowers

Job description

Join a Leading Facilities Management Company as a Grounds Maintenance Operative – Make a Real Difference in Chesterfield!

Are you passionate about the outdoors and making a positive impact on your local environment? Do you have hands‑on experience in grounds maintenance and want to be part of an exciting opportunity with one of the UK’s fastest‑growing companies?

Becky at JT Recruit is partnering with a well‑established facilities management company that’s renowned for its work across the public sector. From local authorities to schools, to the forces and forestry sites – this company is shaping the environment in which people live, work, and thrive. Now, we want you to be part of their success story!

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain beautiful public and private spaces: grass cutting, pruning, leaf collection, weeding, and more.
• Operate a range of hand tools, powered equipment, and ride‑on mowers to ensure sites stay looking their best.
• Take pride in keeping Chesterfield’s outdoor spaces pristine and well‑cared‑for, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

What We’re Looking For:

• A highly motivated individual with experience in commercial or amenity grounds maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• A passion for maintaining quality environments and delivering exceptional service.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Knowledge of fine turf surfaces and the technical aspects of grounds maintenance.
• Good plant knowledge or a horticultural qualification (but not essential).
• Experience in towing trailers and holding PA1 & PA6 qualifications.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, well‑respected company that’s committed to making a difference.
• Contribute to a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community in Chesterfield.
• Work outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your work have a real impact.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required due to the nature of the role and the responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, so we require you to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings.

Immediate starts

£12.37 per hour

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help improve the local environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that’s making a difference.

Send application to Becky, who is a recruitment professional based at the Derby office and has been servicing the Public Sector since 2002, she focuses on building strong relationships and is dedicated to providing an excellent service and is highly motivated by the people she works with and the people she places.

[e-mail] or call 01332 743438 to start your registration.