grounds-maintenance-operative

pertemps-west-midlands-worcestershire-perm-hub; Litchfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Additional annual leave for long服务

Job summary

Grounds Maintenance Operative required in Lichfield to join a well-established Midlands contractor delivering high-quality outdoor maintenance across sites. You will cut grass, trim hedges, prune trees, and assist with pond maintenance and weed control while adhering to safety standards.

A valid UK driving licence is essential and CSCS is desirable with training provided. The role offers a permanent contract, company vehicle for travel from the depot, ongoing training, and progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grounds maintenance experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• CSCS Card desirable; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting with pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
• Hedge and tree pruning.
• Weed control and spraying; pond and lake maintenance.
• Re-barking and general landscape maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Site plans reading

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative Lichfield

Location: Lichfield

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Ground Maintenance Operative looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established and growing company?

We’re recruiting on behalf of one of the Midlands’ leading Landscaping and Fencing Contractors, known for delivering high-quality work and investing in the development of its employees.

If you take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces, enjoy working outdoors and like being part of a friendly, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £28,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monthly performance bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Company vehicles provided for travel from the Lichfield depot to site
• Overtime opportunities available
• Travel time to and from site included within your working day

The Role

You’ll be working across a variety of sites for national housebuilders, local authorities, housing associations and management companies, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance duties, including:

• Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers
• Strimming and brush cutter work
• Hedge and tree pruning
• Pond and lake maintenance
• Weed control and spraying
• Re-barking and general landscape maintenance

There are also opportunities to develop your skills by working alongside our **Landscaping, Customer Care, Play Equipment Installation and Ecological teams**.

If you have fencing experience, there may also be opportunities to work within our dedicated Fencing division.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in grounds maintenance
• A positive attitude and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to read and interpret site plans and landscape drawings
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential
• CSCS Card is desirable, although training can be provided if required
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Overtime available

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re looking for a long-term career with a company that values its employees, offers ongoing training and provides genuine opportunities for progression, we’d love to hear from you.