Mobile Groundskeeper for Community Spaces

Livewest; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26–30 days leave

Pension contributions 9%

Health benefits

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a Grounds Operative to maintain and improve outdoor spaces across our estates in Taunton and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for routine grounds maintenance, mower and equipment operation, and ensuring health and safety standards are followed to protect customers and colleagues.

The role requires physical fitness, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance experience is essential.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of basic horticultural practices, such as weeding, planting and pruning.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and PUWER.
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural equipment safely.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work using initiative and work independently.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general grounds maintenance: grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, leaf clearance, shrub bed maintenance.
• Operate and maintain mowers, brushcutters, hedge cutters and blowers.
• Inspect communal areas and report defects, fly-tipping, vandalism or safety concerns.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order and report faults.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Engage with customers and respond to queries; refer issues as needed.
• Record completed work using handheld digital technology.
• Support Estates team with seasonal and emergency tasks such as gritting or reactive work.

Job description

LiveWest is seeking a Grounds Operative to maintain and improve outdoor spaces across our estates in Taunton and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for routine grounds maintenance, mower and equipment operation, and ensuring health and safety standards are followed to protect customers and colleagues.

The role requires physical fitness, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.