Grounds Maintenance Specialist – Growth & Safety

Ground Control; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Ground Control is hiring Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support high-quality grounds services at Green Park, Reading RG2 6GP. You will perform routine and specialist tasks, operate machinery safely, and maintain equipment while using mobile tech to record work.

The role emphasizes health and safety, teamwork, and professional conduct. Driving licence is preferred, and PA1/PA6 spraying qualifications or horticultural certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, spraying and litter picking.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures when operating machinery and chemicals.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for site visits and operations.
• Spraying qualifications PA1 and PA6 and/or a horticultural certification are desirable.
• A proactive, professional attitude and ability to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Health & safety awareness

UK driving licence

PA1 & PA6 spraying qualifications

Horticultural certification

Job description

Ground Control is hiring Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support high-quality grounds services at Green Park, Reading RG2 6GP. You will perform routine and specialist tasks, operate machinery safely, and maintain equipment while using mobile tech to record work.

The role emphasizes health and safety, teamwork, and professional conduct. Driving licence is preferred, and PA1/PA6 spraying qualifications or horticultural certification are desirable.