Grounds Maintenance & Public Spaces Operative

VN Appointments; North Stifford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

VN Appointments is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to perform outdoor maintenance across parks, verges and public spaces. You will cut grass, trim hedges, control weeds and maintain landscaped areas while following safety rules and local policies.

The role requires practical, physically demanding outdoor work, the ability to work in various weather conditions and reliable timekeeping. A valid UK driving licence is preferred where duties require it.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and street cleansing.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence where required for the duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grass cutting, mowing, strimming, edging and general horticultural maintenance.
• Maintain grassed areas, landscaped spaces and verges.
• Carry out weed control and remove unwanted vegetation.
• Cleanse streets, footpaths and public spaces; litter picking.
• Load, unload and transport equipment safely; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Weather resilience

Timekeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Training willingness

Education

Horticultural qualification

Tools

Grass cutter

Strimmer

Hedge cutters

Leaf blower

Job description

VN Appointments is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to perform outdoor maintenance across parks, verges and public spaces. You will cut grass, trim hedges, control weeds and maintain landscaped areas while following safety rules and local policies.

The role requires practical, physically demanding outdoor work, the ability to work in various weather conditions and reliable timekeeping. A valid UK driving licence is preferred where duties require it.