Grounds Maintenance Operative

Net Zero Careers Accelerator; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Company pension

Company vehicle provided

Free parking

Referral programme

Full PPE and uniform provided

Fuel and parking expenses covered

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator in Watford is looking for a reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality maintenance services. This full-time position involves physical outdoor work, operating machinery, and maintaining communal garden spaces.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, with a full UK manual driving license and experience in grounds maintenance preferred. Enjoy working outdoors and be prepared for valuable opportunities within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of grounds maintenance or garden maintenance experience.
• Must have a full UK manual driving license.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out communal grounds maintenance across multiple sites.
• Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely.
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and planted areas.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Grass cutting machinery

Strimmers

Hedge cutters

Job description

Watford and the surrounding areas. This is a hands-on, outdoor role requiring applicants to be physically fit and capable of working in all weather conditions. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining green spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

• Carry out communal grounds maintenance to a high standard across multiple sites
• Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and general garden maintenance
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs and planted areas
• Apply weed control treatments (spraying experience preferred)
• Complete litter picking and keep communal areas clean and presentable
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and use PPE correctly
• Work efficiently as part of a team to complete scheduled work hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services to Housing Association clients across
• Previous grounds maintenance or garden maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning and general landscaping
• Spraying experience is desirable
• Full UK
• manual driving licence with no previous motoring convictions or disqualifications
• Must be
• over 21 years of age (fleet insurance requirement)
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
• Eligible to live and work in the UK, Grounds or garden maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)
• Right to Work
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Job Type: Full-time
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)
• Optional Saturday overtime available
• Salary from £27,352 per annum, depending on experience, 28 days paid holiday
• Company pension
• Company vehicle provided during working hours
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Full PPE, uniform and equipment provided
• Fuel and parking expenses covered
• Opportunity to join a friendly and growing organisation