Grounds Maintenance Operative Green Park Reading

Ground Control; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading external maintenance company in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team at Green Park Reading. This full-time position involves routine tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and effective equipment use. Ideal candidates will have previous grounds maintenance experience and a good understanding of health & safety. The role offers career progression, a supportive team environment, and access to well-maintained tools.

Benefits

Access to private GP services

Subsidised national gym memberships

Company recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Full UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operating equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintaining tools and reporting defects.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role

Good understanding of health & safety procedures

Full UK driving license

Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6)

Proactive professional attitude

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Green Park Reading

Salary: Above Real living wage

Contract Type: Flexible with consistent full time availability

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Join a team where your experience matters.

Were looking for reliable and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support the delivery of high-quality grounds services across our site at Green Park Reading. If you take pride in your work understand the importance of health and safety and want to be part of a professional and well-managed team we want to hear from you!

What youll be responsible for :

• Carrying out routine and specialist grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting strimming hedge trimming spraying pruning and litter picking.
• Operating a range of equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintaining tools vehicles and PPE to a high standard and reporting any defects.
• Recording completed work using mobile technology (training provided).
• Working collaboratively with your team to meet quality and performance targets.

What were looking for :

• Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role
• A good understanding of health & safety procedures and safe equipment use
• Full UK driving license (preferred)
• Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6) and / or horticultural certification (desirable)
• A proactive professional attitude and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why join Ground Control

Consistent work: While the role is zero-hours full-time work is regularly available

Career progression: Opportunities for development formal training and upskilling

Supportive team: Work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive leadership

Well-maintained equipment : Youll have access to the latest well-maintained electric tools quieter lighter and easier to use.

Additional b enefit s :

• Access to private GP services flu jabs and employee wellbeing support
• Subsidised national gym memberships
• Company recognition schemes

About Ground Control

Were a UK-based external maintenance company delivering award-winning services to over 50000 sites nationwide. With a focus on innovation sustainability and investing in our people we offer a workplace where quality safety and professionalism come first.

If youre ready to take the next step in your grounds career apply now and join a team that values your skills and commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. #INDHP

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Groundskeeping,Lawn Care,Management Experience,Facilities Management,Landscape Maintenance,Horticulture,Irrigation,Maintenance,Operations Management,Gardening,Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1