Grounds Maintenance Operative Watford

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in green space management seeks a motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative for various sites in the Watford area. This full-time role offers valuable career prospects. Join a company that prioritizes sustainability and provides full training for newcomers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable.
• Previous grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking grounds maintenance including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, and hedge trimming.
• Performing sports markings and general shrub bed maintenance.

Skills

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Can-do attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Full, clean driving licence

Tools

Handheld machinery

Job description

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Operative Watford

40 Hours Per Week Fixed Term until 31.10.25

May Lead to Permanent Employment

Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Commercial team at various sites across the region.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that offers valuable career prospects and invests in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.

We are one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK, specialising in tree care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business committed to sustainability and innovation, providing green services since 1989.

Who are you?

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence. Experience with driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable. Reliability, conscientiousness, a can-do attitude, and willingness to learn are essential. Previous grounds maintenance, horticultural tasks, and use of handheld machinery experience are desirable but full training will be provided.

A glimpse into the role awaiting you

Undertaking grounds maintenance including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, line marking, renovation, hedge trimming, and general shrub bed maintenance. Sports markings, hedge cutting, and hard surface spraying are also part of the role.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme (dependent on HMRC guidelines)
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and development

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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

If interested, apply early to avoid disappointment, as interviews are held throughout the process. If you haven't received feedback within 21 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.