Horticultural Operative

Wolviston Management Services; Salt End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is seeking a Groundsman to join a large industrial site in the UK. The role involves delivering a wide range of horticultural and maintenance activities with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary technical services team, carrying out seasonal duties such as winter gritting and routine grounds maintenance. Prior horticulture/grounds maintenance experience is required, with a proactive, team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Horticulture knowledge

Job description

12 Month Contract

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Wolviston Management Services are currently recruiting for a Horticultural Operative to 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.