Grounds maintenance Operative

Orangutan Landscapes & Tree Services Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping and tree service company in Newcastle upon Tyne is hiring a grounds maintenance operative for immediate starts. The role involves general grounds maintenance work, reporting equipment issues, and ensuring safety by wearing PPE. Candidates should have experience and a full UK driving licence. Overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or landscaping.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence and be over 25 for insurance.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of general grounds maintenance work.
• Report equipment and vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Wear provided PPE at all times while working.

Skills

Experience as grounds maintenance operative

Confidence riding a ride-on lawn mower

Ability to trim hedges

Job description

DRIVING IS ESSENTIAL- WE ARE HIRING! IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE

Orangutan Landscapes & Tree Services Ltd are seeking a grounds maintenance operative to join their team. This is a fantastic role, generally working in a team of 2 on both domestic and commercial sites.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of general grounds maintenance work with occasional landscape requirements such as fencing, paving, etc.
• Reporting any equipment and vehicle maintenance requirements to the workshop.
• Wearing PPE at all times whilst working – onsite and in the yard. PPE is provided.

Requirements

• Experience as a grounds maintenance operative, green keeper, gardener, landscaper.
• Confident riding a ride‑on lawn mower; training can be given.
• Confident trimming hedges and using iPads; training can also be given if required.
• Work all weather outdoors.
• Full UK driving licence essential; must be over 25 for vehicle insurance purposes.
• 40‑43 hours per week – overtime available.

Call us on 01207‑775727 or email [e-mail]