Grounds Maintenance Operative

The Grounds Care Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 25,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday working week

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Additional Annual Leave on Birthday

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

Referral Programme (Bonus)

Learning & Development Opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A grounds maintenance company is seeking a Full Time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their friendly team in Nottingham. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £25,500 annually, with responsibilities that include grass cutting, maintenance of shrubs and hedges, and operating powered machinery. Applicants should have prior experience, PA1/PA6 certificates, and a valid UK driving licence. Additional benefits include a structured working week and development opportunities within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working in grounds maintenance.
• PA1 / PA6 certificates are required.
• A full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cover grass cutting, strimming, shrub maintenance, and more.
• Use hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• Work as part of a team and independently.

Skills

Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance

Team Player

Demonstrate Initiative

Comfortable working in various weather conditions

Education

PA1 / PA6 Certificates

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Nottingham NG2, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/12/2025

We here at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for aFull Time Grounds Maintenance Operativeto join our busy but friendly team in theNottingham & 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

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

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 for 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.