Highways Grounds & Verge Maintenance Operative

Service Care Solutions; Croft; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a General Environmental Operative for Leicestershire, based at Croft or Mountsorrel depots. The role involves grass cutting, verge maintenance and hedge trimming across designated routes, with 37 hours per week and a temporary contract.

You’ll operate ride-on mowers and support daily vehicle and equipment safety checks. The position requires a valid UK driving licence, experience in grounds/environmental maintenance, and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds or environmental maintenance.
• Ability to operate grass-cutting machinery and ride-on mowers.
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grass cutting and verge maintenance on designated routes.
• Carry out hedge trimming and vegetation clearance.
• Maintain verges, footpaths and surrounding environmental areas.

Skills

Grass maintenance

Driving licence

Teamwork

Health & safety

Outdoor work

Education

NVQ Level 2 Highways Maintenance

NRSWA qualification

LGV licence with CPC

Tools

Ride-on mower

Hedge trimmer

Trailer towing

Job description

Service Care is recruiting a General Environmental Operative for Leicestershire, based at Croft or Mountsorrel depots. The role involves grass cutting, verge maintenance and hedge trimming across designated routes, with 37 hours per week and a temporary contract.

You’ll operate ride-on mowers and support daily vehicle and equipment safety checks. The position requires a valid UK driving licence, experience in grounds/environmental maintenance, and a flexible, team-oriented approach.