Grounds Maintenance Operative

RG Setsquare; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Horndean, covering surrounding areas. The successful candidate will maintain external communal areas and have horticultural knowledge. A full driver’s licence is required, with experience and a motivated attitude essential. This position offers a salary of £26,208 per annum plus additional benefits like a company van and tools.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience required.
• Full driver’s licence required, towing licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for upkeep of external communal areas, grass, shrubs, and hedges.
• Plan workload within a fortnightly round.
• May undertake soft landscaping/minor tree work.

Skills

Relevant experience

Practical amenity horticultural knowledge

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Job description

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

Location: Horndean & surrounding areas

Pay: £12.60 p/h PAYE – includes company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided

Duration: 12 weeks with a permanent offer after successful completion of the temping period. Salary £26,208 per annum + van etc.

RG Setsquare Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our client’s team based in Horndean where you’ll cover Horndean, Petersfield, Ham Barn, Liss and surrounding areas.

Role Overview

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with best horticultural practice for a reputable Housing Association.

Responsibilities

Working within a team, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges and have the flexibility to plan your workload within a fortnightly round. You may also be required to undertake soft landscaping/minor tree work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience.
• A full driver’s licence (with towing licence desirable).

Desirable (Non‑Essential)

• PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential).
• NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential).

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and well‑driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and diverse team.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.