Grounds Maintenance Operative

HL SERVICES; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of grounds maintenance services is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in London. The role involves horticultural duties such as weeding, mowing, and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and experience in grounds maintenance. Competitive hourly rate and supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for skill development

Fun team culture

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license required.
• Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Weeding, pruning, planting, and general horticultural duties.
• Lawn mowing, strimming, and hedge cutting.
• Organising resources to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Certificates in spraying (PA1, PA6)

Horticulture certification

Tools

Power tools

Horticultural equipment

Job description

Overview

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kensington Gardens

Hourly Rate: £14.45 | Hours: 37.5 per week

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable grounds maintenance operative based in Hammersmith? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment? We are looking for motivated individuals to maintain, organise, and oversee various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services meet high standards and exceed customer expectations. This role requires initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK\'s leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry. As part of their expansion, they are seeking a skilled grounds maintenance operative to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Weeding, pruning, planting, and general horticultural duties
• Lawn mowing, strimming, and hedge cutting
• Organising resources to ensure effective service delivery
• Maintaining high health & safety standards and adhering to procedures

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license
• Proven experience in grounds maintenance and horticultural work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competence in using power tools and horticultural equipment
• Certificates in spraying (PA1, PA6), horticulture, and ride-on mower operation are advantageous but not essential
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices
• Ability to meet and exceed business objectives and customer expectations

What We Offer

• A fun and supportive working environment
• A team that embraces a "work hard, play hard" culture
• Opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to business growth

To apply for the Grounds Maintenance Operative role, please upload your CV.