Grounds Operative

MHS Homes; Upper Upnor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Training & Development

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Job summary

MHS Homes is seeking a motivated Grounds Operative to join our Estate Services team. You will maintain communal green spaces across a designated patch, delivering high-quality grounds maintenance while collaborating with residents and contractors.

You will have experience in grounds maintenance, a full UK driving licence, and a practical, proactive approach. The role supports weekend rota duties and outdoor work in all weathers, with a strong emphasis on safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and safe working practices.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Practical and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high standards and customer service.
• Experience using handheld devices or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to support weekend rota duties.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting using powered and manual equipment.
• Maintaining shrub beds, hedges, flower beds, and landscaped areas.
• Carrying out pruning, planting, turfing, and general horticultural works.
• Weed control and vegetation management activities.
• Maintain communal grounds and outdoor areas to service standards.
• Identify and report hazards and repair requirements.
• Support estate inspections and environmental enhancement projects.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely.
• Use handheld devices to record work and report issues.
• Support biodiversity and environmental projects.
• Assist with winter services including gritting and snow clearance.
• Assist with garden clearances and estate services activities.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Full UK driving licence

Communication and customer service

Independent and team worker

Proactive approach to work

Willingness to learn handheld devices

Flexibility for weekend rota duties

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Grounds Operative to join our Estate Services team. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in maintaining attractive, safe, and well-presented neighbourhoods for our residents. Working across a designated patch, you will deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services while helping to enhance the environment and appearance of our estates. You will work closely with colleagues, residents, and contractors to ensure our outdoor spaces remain places people can be proud of.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Grounds Operative, you will you will take pride in maintaining communal green spaces and delivering visible improvements across our estates.

Your duties will include:

• Grass cutting using a variety of powered and manual equipment
• Maintaining shrub beds, hedges, flower beds, and landscaped areas
• Carrying out pruning, planting, turfing, and general horticultural works
• Undertaking weed control and vegetation management activities
• Maintaining communal grounds and outdoor areas to agreed service standards
• Identifying and reporting hazards, environmental issues, and repair requirements
• Supporting estate inspections and environmental improvement initiatives
• Operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely
• Using handheld devices to record completed work and report issues
• Assisting with biodiversity and environmental enhancement projects
• Supporting winter services, including gritting and snow clearance
• Assisting with garden clearances, environmental clean-ups, and other estate services activities where required
• Supporting colleagues and contractors to ensure an excellent service is delivered to residents

We are looking for someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys working outdoors as part of a team.

You will have:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a similar environment
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and safe working practices
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A practical and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to delivering high standards and excellent customer service
• Experience of using handheld devices or willingness to learn
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to support weekend rota duties and seasonal demands where required

Benefits

• A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
• A great team of colleagues to work with
• Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that's accessible and inclusive
• Free parking and disabled parking
• Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset