Grounds Maintenance Specialist — Hybrid Work & Development

CHP; Sandon; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure high-quality grounds maintenance across its properties. Responsibilities include grass cutting, hedge trimming, and conducting machinery checks. Ideal candidates should have a valid driving license, demonstrate physical fitness, and have experience with horticultural equipment. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £28,560 per year along with various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Competitive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong physical fitness and ability to handle job demands.
• Full, current manual driving licence required.
• Experience in operating grass cutting equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services.
• Carry out cleaning and safety checks on machinery.
• Assist team in small repairs and larger project works.

Skills

Grass cutting equipment operation

Horticultural machinery operation

Good literacy and numeracy

Ability to work in all weathers

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

A local housing association in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure high-quality grounds maintenance across its properties. Responsibilities include grass cutting, hedge trimming, and conducting machinery checks. Ideal candidates should have a valid driving license, demonstrate physical fitness, and have experience with horticultural equipment. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £28,560 per year along with various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and development opportunities.