Grounds Operative: Outdoor Maintenance for Vibrant Communities

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

9% pension contributions

Health care plan

Volunteer days

Job summary

LiveWest Homes Ltd is seeking a proactive Grounds Operative to maintain diverse outdoor spaces across our estates in a professional and safety-conscious manner. You will operate horticultural equipment, perform regular inspections, and support a responsive Estates team to keep communities safe, tidy, and welcoming.

The role emphasises physical fitness, autonomy, and strong communication, with a full-time schedule, a UK driving licence, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather
• Knowledge of basic horticultural practices such as weeding, planting, pruning
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and PUWER
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural equipment safely
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, using initiative and working independently
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

Responsibilities

• Carry out general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, leaf clearance, and shrub bed maintenance to a professional standard
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery safely and correctly, including mowers, brushcutters, hedge cutters and blowers
• Undertake inspections of communal areas, proactively reporting issues such as defects, fly-tipping, vandalism, or health and safety concerns
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order, and report faults or damage promptly
• Follow LiveWest's health and safety procedures at all times, promoting a safe working culture
• Engage positively with customers, responding politely to queries and referring issues, where appropriate
• Support the wider Estates team with seasonal and emergency tasks, such as gritting or reactive response work

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Physical fitness

Health & safety awareness

COSHH & PUWER understanding

Driving licence (UK)

Customer service

Tools

Mowers

Brushcutters

Hedge cutters

Blowers

Job description

LiveWest Homes Ltd is seeking a proactive Grounds Operative to maintain diverse outdoor spaces across our estates in a professional and safety-conscious manner. You will operate horticultural equipment, perform regular inspections, and support a responsive Estates team to keep communities safe, tidy, and welcoming.

The role emphasises physical fitness, autonomy, and strong communication, with a full-time schedule, a UK driving licence, and a commitment to high standards.