Grounds Maintenance Operative — Growth & Modern Tools

UKund Control; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Control in Reading is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a team delivering high-quality grounds services at Green Park, Reading RG2 6GP. You will perform routine and specialist tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, spraying, and litter picking, using and maintaining equipment in a safe, compliant way.

We value a proactive, team-oriented attitude with a solid grounding in health and safety, and a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a grounds maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and safe equipment use.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred) and spraying qualifications/desirable horticultural certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and specialist grounds maintenance tasks (grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, spraying, pruning, litter picking).
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintain tools, vehicles and PPE to high standards and report defects.
• Record completed work using mobile technology (training provided).
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet quality and performance targets.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

Spraying qualifications (PA1/PA6)

Horticultural certification

Job description

Ground Control in Reading is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a team delivering high-quality grounds services at Green Park, Reading RG2 6GP. You will perform routine and specialist tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, spraying, and litter picking, using and maintaining equipment in a safe, compliant way.

We value a proactive, team-oriented attitude with a solid grounding in health and safety, and a full UK driving licence is preferred.