Grounds Maintenance Operative - 40

Consortium; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Estate Services Team in South London. The role is 40 hours per week on a fixed-term contract ending 2 April 2027, focusing on grounds maintenance tasks across estates and ensuring clean, safe outdoor spaces.

You will carry out litter and leaves collection, grass mowing and strimming, hedge trimming and other gardening duties, and you must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence to drive company vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel across the region as required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Litter and leaves collection and general estate cleanliness.
• Mowing and strimming of grassed areas; hedge trimming.
• General gardening duties (digging, planting, weeding, pruning).
• Transport of grounds maintenance equipment using vans and towing trailers.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Highlighted points for this job

'Hours: 40 hours per week'

'Contract Type: Fixed Term contract ending 2nd April 2027'

'Representative role with Clarion Housing Group'

'Must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence'

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract Type: Fixed Term contract ending 2nd April 2027

This is a great opportunity to join our team, Employer of the Year Housing Heroes Awards 2025 and Winner 2026 Inspiring Places to Work UK & Ireland

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.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 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.