Lead Grounds Operative – Estate Maintenance Lead

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Lead Grounds Operative to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services. The role involves leading tasks like grass cutting and hedge trimming while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have prior grounds maintenance experience, hold relevant horticultural qualifications, and possess a full UK manual driving license. This full-time role is based in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to keep neighborhoods attractive for all residents while adhering to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE supplied

Generous annual leave starting at 26 days

Pension contributions up to 9%

Access to health care cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Up to four paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is required.
• Basic horticultural knowledge including weeding, planting and pruning.
• Familiarity with safe operation and maintenance of horticultural tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead grounds maintenance tasks to professional standards.
• Engage positively with customers and address queries.
• Conduct routine inspections and report defects.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Horticultural knowledge

Safe operation of machinery

Customer engagement

Digital literacy

Education

Qualified in Horticulture Level 1

PA1 and PA6 qualifications

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

A community-focused organization is seeking a Lead Grounds Operative to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services. The role involves leading tasks like grass cutting and hedge trimming while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have prior grounds maintenance experience, hold relevant horticultural qualifications, and possess a full UK manual driving license. This full-time role is based in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to keep neighborhoods attractive for all residents while adhering to health and safety standards.