Grounds Maintenance Operative - 40

Clarion Housing Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in South London seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of estates. Responsibilities include gardening duties, litter collection, and the use of various tools. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and excellent customer service skills. This role offers competitive pay and is suited for those passionate about maintaining community spaces.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Benefits supporting lifestyle

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence.
• Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Ability to represent the company courteously with residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of estates and grounds.
• Perform gardening duties such as digging, planting, weeding, and pruning.
• Collect litter and leaves, mow and strim grassed areas.

Skills

Use of petrol and electric tools

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Driving license

Job description

• Location: Penge - Seymour Villas
• Salary: £28,808 - £31,720 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible options supported
• Contract Type: Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes Awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024.

We're seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Estate Services Team in South London.

Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of our estates, you'll be carrying out tasks such as litter and leaves collection, use of petrol and electric tools, mowing and strimming of grassed areas, hedge trimming, general gardening duties (digging, planting, weeding and pruning) and transportation of grounds maintenance equipment using vans and towing trailers.

Representing Clarion, you will always be courteous and respectful with our residents, being always helpful.

Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

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Closing Date: Thursday 9th October 2025 at midnight.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence as you may be required to drive company vehicles for work use only.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.