Grounds Operative 3 (Hit-Squat) Internal Only

Norwich City Services Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage

Cycle to Work

Supportive culture

EAP & OH

Learning & development

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Norwich City Services Limited is seeking a Grounds Operative 3 to maintain parks, open spaces and housing estates to contractual standards. You will perform turf management, hedge cutting and chemical spraying using commercial machinery while following a fixed schedule and safety rules.

The ideal candidate will have strong grounds maintenance knowledge, a full UK driving licence with towing entitlement, and spraying qualifications.

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence with Category B + E (towing).
• Expert knowledge and skills in the use of grounds equipment.
• Able to carry out physical work in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Norwich’s parks, open spaces and housing estates to contractual standards.
• Follow a fixed operational schedule and perform turf management, hedge cutting and chemical spraying using commercial machinery.
• Carry out mandatory pre-use equipment checks and strictly follow Health & Safety legislation.
• Address public inquiries on-site in a professional manner.

Skills

Driving licence

Grounds equipment

Physical stamina

Education

Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Grounds Operative 3 (Hit-Squat) Internal Only

Job Type

Permanent

Workspace

On Site

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Grounds Operatives 3(Hit-Squat) to join our grounds maintenance team. This is a permanent position. If you take pride in transforming public spaces, enjoy physical outdoor work, and want to make a tangible difference in local communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring Norwich’s parks, open spaces, and housing estates are maintained to the required contractual standards. Following a fixed operational schedule, the post holder will execute a variety of grounds maintenance tasks—including turf management, hedge cutting, and chemical spraying—utilizing specialized commercial machinery and vehicles. Key duties include conducting mandatory pre-use equipment checks, adhering strictly to Health & Safety legislation, and addressing public inquiries on-site in a professional manner.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of commercial grounds maintenance practices and the ability to undertake rigorous physical work in all weather conditions. A full UK driving licence with Category B+E (towing) entitlement is essential, alongside relevant industry certifications including PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications and Lantra certifications. Strong communication skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and a strict commitment to safety protocols are required.

Why Choose Us?

• Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive environment and culture
• Employee Assistant Support and Occupational Health
• Commitment to learning and development
• 25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year until 30 days is reached. Plus 8 bank holidays and a Christmas shut down period.

This role is for 37 hours per week, but to ensure flexibility and promote an inclusive workplace part time hours or a job share agreement will be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 4 October 2026 – please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.

Requirements

Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience

Full driving licence - Category B + E (towing)

Expert knowledge and skills in the use of grounds equipment

Able to carry out physical work in all weathers.

About the Company

Responsible for key operational delivery and maintenance of Norwich city's streets, parks and properties by utilising all of the services that our environmental and building repairs teams have to offer.

We locally employ over 300 people with plans of continuous growth, aligned with high aspirations of excellent service delivery. Additionally, we also cater for various private businesses and residents across the city.

NCSL's mission is to deliver efficient and effective environmental and building maintenance services, always putting the customer first, protecting the quality of the environment while embracing our company values and behaviours to enhance the lives of the Norwich community.

Our aim is to create a more inclusive environment that truly balances purpose and culture; one that considers the impact of their decisions on the community and employees. We are passionate about the services we deliver and strive to have a work setting where our company values of accountability, respect and equality are at our core.

Our industry has traditionally attracted more men — and we’re changing that!

We actively encourage applications from women