Grounds Maintenance Operative – 3-Month Contract

Housing Quality Network; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday a year

Generous pension

Life assurance schemes

Health and wellbeing packages

Job summary

Housing Quality Network is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team in Yeovil for a 3-month contract. The role involves the upkeep of communal areas, grass, shrubs, and hedges, with the flexibility to plan your workload.

The ideal candidate will have practical horticultural knowledge and be a proactive team player. Benefits include 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, and company-provided uniform and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and managing external communal areas.
• Ability to undertake soft landscaping and minor tree work.
• Full driver’s license required; towing license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain external communal areas such as grass, shrubs, and hedges.
• Plan and execute your workload within a fortnightly round.
• Work as part of a team to enhance community spaces.

Skills

Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

PA1 and PA6AW qualifications

NPTC certification or equivalent

Job description

Housing Quality Network is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team in Yeovil for a 3-month contract. The role involves the upkeep of communal areas, grass, shrubs, and hedges, with the flexibility to plan your workload.

The ideal candidate will have practical horticultural knowledge and be a proactive team player. Benefits include 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, and company-provided uniform and tools.