Grounds Maintenance Operative

Liberty Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Group in Oldham is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. You will perform grass cutting, hedge trimming and general maintenance to keep outdoor spaces safe and well-presented.

We value hands-on experience, a full UK driving licence, reliability and teamwork. This role requires working outdoors in all weather, with attention to health and safety and record-keeping as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' grounds maintenance experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic IT skills, including using a smartphone and apps.
• First Aid at Work qualification (Desirable).
• GCSEs or equivalent (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard in line with schedules.
• Operating and caring for equipment, tools, vehicles and PPE safely.
• Carrying out daily/weekly equipment checks and reporting defects.
• Working from written/verbal instructions to complete tasks efficiently.
• Supporting colleagues and building positive relationships with customers/clients.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety procedures.
• Keeping records up to date where required.
• Assisting with seasonal grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience (2-3+ y

Full UK driving licence

Outdoor work in all weather

Communication & teamwork

Reliability & punctuality

Basic IT & mobile apps

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Machinery operation

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Oldham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Join a team that takes pride in creating safe, attractive outdoor spaces

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous grounds maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and wants to be part of a supportive team environment

What you'll be doing

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll help deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across a variety of locations, ensuring outdoor environments are safe, clean, and well-presented. Your responsibilities will include:

• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and general grounds maintenance
• Maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard in line with agreed schedules
• Operating and caring for machinery, tools, vehicles and PPE safely
• Conducting daily and weekly equipment checks and reporting defects
• Working from written and verbal instructions to complete tasks efficiently
• Supporting colleagues and building positive relationships with customers and clients
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures
• Keeping records up to date where required
• Assisting with seasonal grounds maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

Essential

• Previous grounds maintenance experience (minimum 2–3 years preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic with a reliable and punctual approach
• Basic IT skills, including using a smartphone and mobile applications

Desirable

• First Aid at Work qualification
• GCSEs or equivalent

Closing Date: 2nd December 2026 (We mayclose early due to high demand)

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check(DBS)at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject toadditionalpre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting