Grounds Maintenance Operative Watford

J.P. MORGAN; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green space management company seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Watford. You will perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, with training provided for all necessary skills. The role offers opportunities for career progression and a range of employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Opportunities for career progression

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence required.
• Previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience is advantageous.
• Training will be provided for handheld machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, strimming, and hedge trimming.
• Additional duties include sports field markings and surface spraying operations.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative - Watford

Contract: 40 Hours Per Week, Fixed Term until 31.10.25

Potential for Permanent Employment

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

If so, this role is perfect for you!

At Glendale, we are excited to offer a new opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Commercial team, working across various sites in the region.

We are committed to providing valuable career prospects and investing in our people.

About Us

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

We are one of the UK's largest green space management service providers, specializing in tree care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with a focus on sustainable practices, leading the industry since 1989 with innovative green solutions.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must possess a full, clean driving licence. Experience in driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable. Reliability, conscientiousness, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn are essential. Previous grounds maintenance, horticultural experience, and handheld machinery operation are advantageous but training will be provided.

Role Overview

Perform grounds maintenance activities such as mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, line marking, renovation, hedge trimming, and general shrub bed maintenance. Additional duties include sports field markings, hedge cutting, and surface spraying operations.

What Glendale Offers

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

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

To apply, we encourage early submissions as interviews will be conducted throughout the process. If you do not receive a response within 21 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.