Grounds Maintenance Operative

Mitie; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure high quality maintenance of outdoor spaces. Responsibilities include grass cutting, litter picking, and operating horticultural machinery. Ideal candidates will have a passion for outdoor work and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive hourly rate of £12.60, alongside various employee benefits including pensions and discounts.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discounts through MiDeals

Access to virtual GP

Financial wellbeing support

Recognition through Mitie Stars

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License is essential.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• PAI & PA6 spraying license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, and litter picking.
• Operate hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• Deliver winter services including gritting and snow clearance.
• Report site hazards to management.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Passion for working outdoors

Good understanding of smartphone technology

Grounds maintenance experience

PAI & PA6 spraying license

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

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

Hourly Rate of Pay

£12.60

Contract Type

Permanent

Type of Employment

Full Time

Total Weekly Contractual Hours

40

Location

Regional Recruitment - Crewe, Cheshire, England CW1 CW3

Requirement

Full UK Driving License

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 licence preferred for roles involving company vehicles

What we offer you

• Holiday entitlement and pension contributions
• Discounts through MiDeals with over high street retailers
• Access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
• Flexible benefits platform, Choices, to customise your benefits
• Recognition through Mitie Stars, with monthly and annual cash prizes

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .