Grounds Maintenance Operative – Blandford Forum

Glendale (UK) Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-related bonus (possible)

Incremental annual leave

Free gym membership (location-based)

Health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Glendale is seeking a reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative for Blandford Forum. The role covers winter ditch clearance and drainage work, then grass cutting and shrub maintenance in spring and summer. Training will be provided, and PA1/PA6 qualifications are desirable.

You will work outdoors year-round, using hand tools and small machinery, with a focus on safety and teamwork. A full, clean UK driving licence is required to operate across sites.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required or desirable.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture preferred but training will be provided.
• PA1/PA6 qualifications considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance tasks including ditch clearance and vegetation control.
• Mow, prune, hedge cutting and weed management across various sites.
• Operate handheld tools and machinery safely and maintain equipment.
• Work outdoors year-round in varying conditions with a focus on quality and safety.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

PA1 qualification

PA6 qualification

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Blandford Forum

Up to £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Are you reliable? Are you hardworking? Are you willing to learn?

Glendale has an opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team.

You will join a company that invests in its people, provides training and offers opportunities to develop your career.

Who are we?

Glendale is a family-owned environmental services company established in 1989. We provide grounds maintenance, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management and winter services across the UK.

Our teams maintain outdoor spaces for a wide range of clients, combining practical expertise with a commitment to quality, safety and environmental care.

For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.

The opportunity

You will undertake a range of seasonal grounds maintenance duties, joining the team during our winter programme of ditch clearance, drainage channel maintenance and vegetation cutting.

Winter work will include clearing overgrown ditches, removing debris, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and cutting back brambles and scrub. During the spring and summer, the focus will move towards grass cutting, mowing, strimming and maintaining shrub beds, alongside weed control and general grounds maintenance.

You will use hand tools and grounds maintenance machinery appropriate to your training, carry out daily equipment checks and maintain a tidy working area.

This is a practical, physical role involving outdoor work throughout the year, including on uneven, wet and muddy ground.

Qualifications and experience

Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or vegetation clearance is desirable, although training will be provided.

Experience using mowers, strimmers, brushcutters, hedge cutters and other handheld machinery would be advantageous. PA1 and PA6 qualifications are also desirable.

Applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

The person

We are looking for someone who is reliable, conscientious and takes pride in their work.

You will need a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively within a team. You should also be comfortable using your initiative within the instructions and training provided, with a consistent approach to safe working.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive pay

• Possible performance-related bonus.

• Incremental annual leave.

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person, depending on location.

• Employee health cash plan.

• Employee discount portal covering travel, shopping, cinema, days out and everyday spending.

• Pension scheme.

• Company sick pay.

• Career progression.

• Training and development opportunities.

Glendale is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity.