Grounds Maintenance Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays (Mon-Fri)

Overtime available

Uniform provided

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral bonus

Career progression

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Grounds Care Group in Nottingham is recruiting for a Full Time Grounds Maintenance Operative to support our busy team in the Nottingham & Surrounds Areas. The role covers grass cutting, strimming, shrub and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance under a permanent contract.

You will need PA1/PA6 certificates and a Full UK Driving Licence, be a team player, and capable of working outside in all weather. DBS check and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Grounds Maintenance.
• PA1/PA6 Certificates.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• DBS check and references will be required.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
• General grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• Work as part of a team or independently in all weather.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

PA1/PA6 Certificates

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

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 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.