Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Mitie; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Maidstone, Kent. The role is permanent and part-time, with 40 total weekly hours. A UK driving license is required. The job involves outdoor work including grass/hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, and winter services.

Applicants should be comfortable using hand tools and horticultural machinery, and able to follow safety procedures and training. Driving license preferred for vehicle roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of smartphone technology.
• Full UK driving license preferred for roles involving company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, and litter picking.
• Operate hand tools and powered horticultural machinery safely and effectively.
• Deliver winter services including gritting, snow clearance, and Christmas tree installation.
• Report site hazards and relevant information to management.
• Follow health and safety procedures and undertake additional training as required.

Skills

UK driving licence

Spraying licence (PAI/PA6)

Outdoor work

Smartphone familiarity

Tools

Horticultural machinery operation

Hand tools

Job description

Job Tittle : Grounds Maintenance OperativeRate of pay: £14.50 per hourPosition Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Part Time Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40 hoursLocation: Maidstone, Maidstone, Kent, England, ME14 1QNRequirement: UK full Driving license

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, and litter picking
• Operate hand tools and powered horticultural machinery safely and effectively
• Deliver winter services including gritting, snow clearance, and Christmas tree installation
• Report site hazards and relevant information to management
• Follow health and safety procedures and undertake additional training as required

What we're looking for:

• Passion for working outdoors in agile and flexible environments
• Good understanding of smartphone technology
• Grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not essential
• PAI & PA6 spraying license is a plus
• Full UK driving license preferred for roles involving company vehicles.