Grounds Maintenance Operative

Chappell Enterprises UK; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Chappell Enterprises UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain school grounds in Hounslow and surrounding areas, performing hedge trimming, grass cutting, and general landscaping to keep sites tidy, safe, and visually appealing.

You will drive between locations, operate mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters, and work to high health and safety standards. Immediate start, full-time role with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth in a busy outdoor maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency in using hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers.
• Full clean UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks including hedge trimming, grass cutting, and strimming.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Drive to various school locations within Hounslow and surrounding areas.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and school staff.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Hedge cutters

Strimmers

Mowers

Driving licence UK (manual)

Job description

At A Glance

• Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker
• Location: Hounslow and Surrounding Areas
• Salary: £13.00-£13.45 per hour
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Start Date: Immediate
• Sector: Grounds Maintenance
• Key Requirements: Proven experience in grounds maintenance, ability to use hedge cutters, strimmers, mowers, and a full clean UK manual driving licence.

A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you a skilled grounds maintenance professional with a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Do you excel in a role where your expertise with hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers can shine? Our client, a reputable organisation dedicated to maintaining school grounds, is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to join their team in Hounslow and the surrounding areas.

About Our Client:

Our client delivers commercial landscaping projects for a wide range of organisations, including some of the UK’s largest construction companies. From care homes and street tree planting to highways and infrastructure schemes, they combine expertise and resources to deliver projects to the highest standards.

They also provide sports turf maintenance services to clubs, institutions, schools, and colleges. With specialist equipment and expertise, our client undertakes a broad range of services to ensure playing surfaces are professionally renovated and maintained to an exceptional standard.

About the Role:

As a Grounds Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for the upkeep of school grounds, ensuring they are tidy, safe, and visually appealing. You will use various tools and equipment to perform tasks such as hedge trimming, grass cutting, and general landscaping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks including hedge trimming, grass cutting, and strimming.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Drive to various school locations within Hounslow and surrounding areas.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and school staff.

Requirements:

Essential -

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency in using hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers.
• Full clean UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable -

• Experience working on school grounds.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in grounds maintenance.
• Good communication skills.

Why Join our Client?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13-£13.45.
• Work with a supportive and professional team.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on school environments.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.