Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative – Driver + Team

Onward Homes; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25,200 per year

37 hours per week

32 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension scheme (matched contributions)

Right to training and development

Job summary

Onward Homes is seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join the Onward Environmental team in the Runcorn area. The role involves mobile work across local sites with no fixed depot reporting; a full UK driving licence is required.

You will perform grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and litter removal, with training provided. You will ensure safety procedures are followed and keep accurate records, including plant/equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Full Manual UK Driving Licence is required.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, environmental services, or estates cleaning.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to following procedure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and litter removal.
• Training will be provided in all aspects of the role.
• Ensure works and safety procedures are followed and records kept.
• Undertake routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment and machinery.

Skills

Full Manual UK Driving Licence

Grounds maintenance experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Proactive safety adherence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in horticulture

Tools

PA1 and PA6 pesticides

NPTC CS30/31 Chainsaw

360 rotating excavator

B+ trailer license (360° rotating trailers)

Job description

Onward Homes is seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join the Onward Environmental team in the Runcorn area. The role involves mobile work across local sites with no fixed depot reporting; a full UK driving licence is required.

You will perform grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and litter removal, with training provided. You will ensure safety procedures are followed and keep accurate records, including plant/equipment checks.