Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie Group plc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc in Edinburgh seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality outdoor space upkeep. This permanent, full-time role involves 40 hours per week and a hourly rate of £13.45, with duties across grass cutting, border maintenance, and winter services.

Applicants should hold a Full UK Driving Licence; Grounds maintenance experience is desirable. You will work outdoors, use hand tools and machinery, and follow safety procedures while reporting hazards to management.

Qualifications

• Grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, and litter picking.
• Operate hand tools and powered horticultural machinery safely and effectively.
• Deliver winter services including gritting, snow clearance, and Christmas tree installation.
• Report site hazards and relevant information to management.
• Follow health and safety procedures and undertake additional training as required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Smartphone literacy

Grounds maintenance

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

PAI spraying license

PA6 spraying license

Job description

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.

We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest quality.

Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Contract: Permanent
Type of employment: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £ 13.45 per hour
Location: Edinburgh, East Scotland, EH1 1BB
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, and litter picking
• Operate hand tools and powered horticultural machinery safely and effectively
• Deliver winter services including gritting, snow clearance, and Christmas tree installation
• Report site hazards and relevant information to management
• Follow health and safety procedures and undertake additional training as required

What we're looking for:

• Passion for working outdoors in agile and flexible environments
• Good understanding of smartphone technology
• Grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not essential
• PAI & PA6 spraying license is a plus
• Full UK driving license preferred for roles involving company vehicles