Grounds Operative/Driver

Gi Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entertainment tickets

Fashion & dining deals

Beauty & spa offers

Travel & motoring perks

Electronics discounts

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

GI Group is seeking a Grounds Operative / Van Driver to support local authority parks and open spaces. You will operate mowers and grounds machinery, and drive crew vehicles to multiple locations, following management instructions to maintain public parks.

We require a valid UK driving licence, reliability, safety focus, and teamwork. The role offers up to 40 hours weekly with varied shifts and PAYE pay scales based on the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds machinery or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence (held for 1+ years).
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a good team player.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different sites across the borough.
• Flexibility with working hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, plant, and grounds machinery (training provided)
• Drive crew vehicles and lead teams at multiple locations
• Follow clear instructions from management and maintain public parks and recreation grounds
• Ensure safe working by using all provided personal protective equipment
• Comply with health and safety guidance at all times

Skills

Grounds machinery

Full UK driving licence

Safety focus

Team player

Instruction-following

Job description

Grounds Operative / Van Driver

Are you experienced in grounds maintenance or looking to join an active outdoor team? We're hiring Grounds Operatives to support the upkeep of a local authority's parks and open spaces.

What You'll Do:

• Operate mowers, plant, and grounds machinery (training provided)


• Drive crew vehicles and lead teams at multiple locations


• Follow clear instructions from management and maintain public parks and recreation grounds


• Ensure safe working by using all provided personal protective equipment


• Comply with health and safety guidance at all times

Shifts & Pay:

• Up to 40 hours per week


• Typical shifts: 7:30am-4:00pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am-3:00pm Fri or 6:00am-2:30pm Mon-Wed, 6:00am-2:00pm Thu-Fri


• No work on Bank Holidays


• £14.62 - £16.04 per hour (dependent on role)

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with grounds machinery or willingness to learn


• Full UK driving licence (held for 1+ years)


• Reliable, safety-focused, and a good team player


• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different sites across the borough


• Flexibility with working hours

Why join GI Group?

You'll also gain access to an excellent benefits package, including exclusive discounts and rewards on:

• Entertainment tickets


• Fashion & dining deals


• Beauty & spa offers


• Travel & motoring perks


• Electronics discounts


• Health & wellness benefits

Rates advertised are including advanced holiday pay. PAYE without advanced holiday pay is also available