Grounds Maintenance Operative

AEJ Management; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Penfold Pension

Sick Pay

Holiday entitlement

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work

Enhanced paternity leave

Employee of the Month

Yammer lottery

Ad-hoc recognition

Vetting paid

Free online training

Job summary

AEJ Management is seeking an experienced Landscaper/Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces across client sites in the UK. The role requires a full driving licence, Pa1/Pa6 (preferred), and strong knowledge of H&S practices.

You will work on an annualised hours contract with a company vehicle and fuel card. The position offers competitive pay (£13.50 per hour) and benefits such as Pension, Sick Pay, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven landscaping and grounds maintenance experience.
• Full driving licence with 6 points or less.
• Experience using a range of garden tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Pa1 and Pa6 certification preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Good verbal communication and eye for detail.
• Flexible, reliable and able to meet timescales.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks across client sites.
• Maintain outdoor spaces including litter picking and bin empting.
• Work across retail parks, business parks, shopping centres and residential areas.
• Report progress to line manager and operate autonomously.

Skills

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Full driving licence

H&S knowledge

Pa1 & Pa6 certification

Communication

Punctual & reliable

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Pa1 & Pa6 certification

Tools

Garden tools & equipment

Job description

AEJ Management is a leading facilities management company, providing various services nationwide. With our core values built around our beliefs - making a difference every day, empowering our teams, being resourceful and innovative and building positive relationships with a family spirit, we believe we offer a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking company.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced Landscaper/Grounds Maintenance Op
• Someone who can flex between longer hours in Summer and shorter hours in Winter (annualised hours contract)
• A qualified driver who must be able to meet the Highway Code eyesight test requirements. Candidates must be able to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres (65 feet) in good daylight, as stipulated by UK legislation. This is to ensure that all our drivers can perform their duties safely and in compliance with legal standards.

What's in it for you?

• £13.50 per hour for all hours worked, working on an annualised hours contract
• A company vehicle and fuel card.
• Penfold Pension.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional 1 day's holiday for your birthday week.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced paternity leave.
• Employee of the Month Awards.
• Yammer monthly lottery.
• Regular ad-hoc monetary recognition.
• Paid DBS or SIA Vetting application.
• Access to free online training.

What will we expect in return?

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various grounds maintenance tasks across client sites, including retail parks, business parks, shopping centres, communal residential areas, and other designated locations. The role ensures the upkeep, aesthetic quality, and safety of outdoor spaces, including general maintenance duties, litter-picking, emptying bins, and more.

What do we need from you?

• Previous proven Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Full driving licence with 6 points or less
• Experience of using a range of garden tools & equipment.
• An excellent knowledge of H&S.
• Hold a Pa1 & Pa6 certification (preferred)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• A great eye for detail, with high personal standards.
• Flexibility, reliability and the ability to deliver within the timescales given.
• A friendly and courteous approach.
• Punctuality and a desire to succeed.
• An ability to work autonomously, whilst ensuring your line manager is kept updated on progress.