Grounds Maintenance Operatives x 2 – Slough

RGB Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking two Grounds Maintenance Operatives to provide essential landscaping services in Slough and nearby areas. The roles offer a competitive salary of £26,208 plus a company van, as well as a pathway to permanent employment. Candidates should have relevant experience and possess customer service skills, along with knowledge of maintenance tools.

Benefits

Company van

PPE

Fuel card

Tablet

Mobile

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of hand tools used in landscaping.
• Clean driving license, towing ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grounds maintenance services to communal areas.
• Perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, and weed control.
• Use PDA system for reporting site visits.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Mechanical tools knowledge

Customer understanding

Quick thinking

Good communication

Education

National Proficiency Test certificate for pesticide control

Job description

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Grounds Maintenance Operatives x 2 – Slough, Slough

Client: RGB Recruitment

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 31e055171953

Job Views: 8

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Operatives x 2 – Slough

LOCATION: Slough covering Windsor, Ascot, Bracknell, and surrounding areas

SALARY: £26,208 + van + benefits

DURATION: 12-week Temporary to go to Perm

The Employer: We are looking to fill the role of a Grounds Maintenance Operative within a housing environment. Our client is one of the largest Social Housing providers in the South of England. They have an ambitious 5-year plan focused on creating a sustainable future for social housing, building new homes, and investing in existing ones to create vibrant communities.

The Role:

• Responsible for delivering grounds maintenance services to the communal areas of managed estates.
• Upkeep of external communal areas, including grass, shrubs, hedges, and soft landscaping/minor tree work.
• Using a PDA reporting system to record site visits and tasks.
• Performing grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other related tasks.
• Maintaining equipment cleanliness and reporting defects.
• Keeping vehicles clean and checking oil and coolant levels, reporting issues.
• Assisting other trades and ensuring high-quality service to residents.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role or trade background, preferably grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical and hand tools used in grounds maintenance.
• Understanding customer needs and quick thinking skills.
• Courteous and professional behavior.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
• Good communication skills.
• Desirable: National Proficiency Test certificate for pesticide control (Pa1, Pa6a), NPTC certification, and a clean driving license with towing ability.

Summary:

This is a full-time Temp to Perm role, 40 hours per week over 5 days. The role includes a company van, PPE, fuel card, tablet, and mobile. A satisfactory Basic DBS check is required.

Interview:

The client aims to fill this role quickly. Interested candidates should send their CV promptly to be considered for interview. Contact Carol at RGB Recruitment.