Grounds Maintenance Operative

Synmedic Laboratories; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative! This role involves maintaining green spaces and ensuring they are safe and visually appealing. You'll work outdoors, performing essential tasks like pruning, trimming, and operating equipment such as strimmers and mowers. With a focus on health and safety, you'll contribute to managing vegetation along highways while enjoying regular hours in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for outdoor work and the required skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

Regular Working Hours

Training Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and vegetation management.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform vegetation maintenance tasks such as pruning and trimming.
• Operate tools and machinery safely to clear vegetation.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Vegetation Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CSCS Certification

LANTRA Certification

ROLO Certification

Tools

Strimmer

Brush Cutter

Ride-on Mower

Job description

Position:Grounds Maintenance/Vegetation Operative
Location: Horsham
Salary: £12.50 – £13.50 per hour

Please note – You need a valid UK Driving Licence to be considered for this position.

Join a Dynamic and Supportive Team!

Are you passionate about working outdoors? Do you enjoy maintaining and managing green spaces to ensure they are safe, clean, and visually appealing? We seek Skilled Vegetation Operatives with experience and relevant certifications to join our client's team in Cranleigh.

About our Client:
Our client specialises in grass cutting, landscape maintenance, and soft landscaping. Initially serving local authorities, they now handle projects of all sizes across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent for commercial, public, and private sectors.

With 40+ years in highways maintenance, they bring extensive expertise and hold Lantra qualifications for mobile highway works, ensuring safety and professionalism. They also work with trusted traffic management partners for high–speed roads, overnight operations, and road closures.

About the Role:
In this role, you will carry out vital grounds maintenance duties to ensure outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard. Responsibilities include pruning, trimming, vegetation clearance, and operating equipment such as strimmers, brush cutters, and ride–on mowers.

This position involves working along highways, where you will contribute to vegetation management and clearance. The role requires walking up to 15 miles per day and, as part of a team, clearing up to 20,000 meters of vegetation daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform vegetation maintenance tasks such as pruning, trimming, and clearing.
• Operate and maintain tools, power tools, and machinery safely & efficiently (e.g., Strimmers, Brush Cutters, Ride–on Mowers) to clear vegetation covering up to 15 miles per day.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure your safety and that of others.
• Identify and manage invasive plant species.
• Ensure all work sites are clean, safe, and tidy upon completion.
• Report any issues or hazards to the supervisor promptly.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, vegetation management/clearance, or a related field.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to walk up to 15 miles per day.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.

Desirable:

• Certifications: CSCS, ROLO, LANTRA, Strimmer, Brush Cutter, Ride–on Mowers

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of £12.50 – £13.50 per hour.
• Regular working hours: Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and qualifications.

To Apply:
If you are passionate about working outdoors and have experience in grounds and vegetation management, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV and application, highlighting your skills and certifications.

Chappell Enterprises UK are an equal opportunities employer. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.