Grounds Maintenance Operative - 40

Clarion Housing Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group in London is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for our South London estates. You will perform litter removal, hedge trimming, mowing and general gardening duties to keep our communities tidy and safe.

The role is 40 hours per week on a fixed-term contract ending 2 April 2027. Applicants must have a full UK manual driving licence and be able to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Litter and leaves collection across estates.
• Mowing and strimming grassed areas; hedge trimming and general gardening duties.
• Transporting grounds maintenance equipment using vans; occasional towing trailers.

Job description

Location: Penge – Seymour Villas

Salary: £30,784 - £32,926 per annum

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.

Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities: OD level 6 and 7. 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.

About Clarion Housing Group

Clarion Housing Group is the country’s largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country.

We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities.

Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online.

Web: www.clarionhg.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.