Grounds Maintenance Operative

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative for London properties. The role covers social housing estates and communal areas, carrying out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and general garden maintenance.

You will work 8:00am to 5:00pm, travel across London using your own vehicle, and be paid £16.45 per hour CIS. This ongoing position requires safe working practices and the ability to work independently while engaging with residents.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience.
• Own vehicle required due to travelling between properties.
• Experience using gardening machinery and hand tools.
• Health and safety awareness; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out grounds maintenance across social housing estates and communal areas
• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and pruning
• Weeding, planting and general garden maintenance
• Maintaining communal gardens, green spaces and external areas
• Clearing leaves, green waste and general garden debris
• Keeping pathways, communal areas and external spaces clean, safe and presentable
• Reporting any damage or maintenance issues identified while on site
• Working professionally around residents and within occupied properties

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Vehicle required

Tools

Gardening machinery and hand tools

Job description

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE – LONDON

Head Office: Finsbury
Vehicle Required – Must be able to travel across London
£16.45 per hour CIS
8:00am – 5:00pm
Ongoing Work

We are currently looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a social housing maintenance team, carrying out grounds maintenance duties across residential properties and communal areas throughout London.

THE ROLE:

• Carrying out grounds maintenance across social housing estates and communal areas
• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and pruning
• Weeding, planting and general garden maintenance
• Maintaining communal gardens, green spaces and external areas
• Clearing leaves, green waste and general garden debris
• Keeping pathways, communal areas and external spaces clean, safe and presentable
• Reporting any damage or maintenance issues identified while on site
• Working professionally around residents and within occupied properties

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience
• Social housing or residential experience is desirable
• Own vehicle is essential due to travelling between properties
• Experience using gardening machinery and hand tools
• Reliable and professional approach
• Good understanding of health and safety
• Able to work independently

£16.45 per hour CIS
8am–5pm
North London head office – covering properties across London
Vehicle essential