Grounds Maintenance Operative

The Grounds Care Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Uniform Provided

Birthday Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Programme

Career progression

Learning & Development

Job summary

The Grounds Care Group in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Full Time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy team in the Leicester & Surrounds Areas. The role offers a competitive salary and permanent contract.

You will cover grass cutting, hedge maintenance, litter clearance, and seasonal tasks while using hand tools and powered equipment. A PA1/PA6 certificate and a full UK driving licence are required, and you should be a reliable team player.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• PA1/PA6 certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge and bed maintenance, leaf clearance and seasonal tasks.
• General grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered equipment.
• Work as part of a team or independently as required.
• Physically demanding outdoor work in all weather.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

PA1 / PA6 certificates

Full UK driving licence

Team player

Job description

Leicester LE11, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/12/2025

We here at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for aFull Time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy but friendly team in theLeicester & Surrounds Areas. We are offering acompetitive salary of £25,000 per annum / £12.02 an hour to £25,500 per annum / £12.26 per hour (dependent on skills & experience), on a permanent contract.

About Grounds Care Group

We carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple Clients across the UK.

Operative Responsibilities

• It is likely, that no two days will be the same, as you will be covering grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
• You will be responsible for general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• You will need to be a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, but also on your own.
• This is a physically demanding job role, working outside in all weather.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Requirements

Essential Skills Required

• Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
• PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.

Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we Service Contracts that will require you to have an enhanced DBS check and provide 2 satisfactory work references. We work towards Fairness in Recruitment, so please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.

Benefits Working with Us

• Monday to Friday (working week)
• Overtime Available
• Uniform Provided
• Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Referral Programme (Bonus)
• Part of a Growing and Developing Organisation
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.