Horticultural Operative

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd is seeking a Horticultural Operative to join a large industrial site in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The role is hands-on, focusing on safety, quality and efficiency, delivering a wide range of horticultural and maintenance activities across the site.

You will perform weed control, grass cutting, pruning and shrub maintenance, and support with seasonal duties such as winter gritting.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance on industrial sites.
• Ability to work safely and follow SHEQ standards.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks safely and efficiently in line with SHEQ standards.
• Undertake planned repairs and maintenance activities.
• Support installation works and general site maintenance.
• Seek technical or safety advice when required and stop work if unsafe.
• Deliver horticulture tasks including weed control, grass cutting and pruning.
• Identify and report growth or horticultural issues to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Assist with material identification and requisition.
• Complete workplace safety and condition audits before, during and after tasks.
• Provide winter gritting services and operate gritting equipment as needed.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Grounds maintenance

Safety-conscious

Team player

Health & safety

Job description

Horticultural Operative

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire

Contract Type: Contract or Temp

Closing Date: Oct 6th, 2026

Ref: 1678061

12 Month Contract
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Wolviston Management Services are currently recruiting for aHorticultural Operativeto join a well-established, large-scale industrial site in the UK.

The Role
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary technical services team, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of horticultural and maintenance activities across the site. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all assigned tasks safely and efficiently, in line with SHEQ and business standards
• Undertake planned repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Support installation works and general site maintenance
• Seek technical or safety advice when required and stop work if conditions are unsafe

Key Duties:

• Deliver all aspects of the horticulture work schedule, including:
  • Chemical weed spraying regimes
  • Grass cutting and strimming
  • Pruning and trimming of shrubs, hedges, bushes, and trees
• Identify and report persistent growth or horticultural issues to the Facilities Supervisor
• Assist with deep cleaning of gullies, including removal of drain covers and debris clearance
• Carry out weekly litter bin waste collection and disposal across site
• Assist planners and supervisors with material identification and requisition
• Complete workplace safety and condition audits before, during, and after tasks

Seasonal Duties:

• Provide winter gritting services across site
• Operate gritting vehicles and apply grit/salt manually and mechanically

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or a similar role
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
• Strong team player with a proactive approach
• Good awareness of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic

If you are an experienced Groundsman looking to contribute to a dynamic site with varied responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

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