Grounds Operative & Van Driver — Team Lead

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

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.