Outdoor Grounds Maintenance – Meaningful Infrastructure

South East Water; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per

Flexible annual leave policy to buy or

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain and improve our outdoor spaces across multiple sites. You will use ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, and related equipment to manage grassed areas, hedges, and general site cleanliness.

The role involves following health and safety procedures, keeping machinery in good condition, and coordinating with teams to meet scheduled maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have legal right to work in the UK.
• Driving licence is essential and towing a plant trailer experience.
• Fencing experience and chainsaw certification are desirable.
• Self-motivated, organised with solid grounds maintenance machinery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grounds and facility maintenance on diverse operational sites, land and property.
• Mow, strim, edge cut, hedge, fence work, litter pick, gutter clearing and related tasks.
• Ensure cutting schedules are completed within defined timescales.
• Operate machinery according to manufacturer instructions; keep it serviceable and inspected.

Skills

Grounds maintenance machinery

Ride-on mowers

Bank mowers

Strimmers

Chippers

Equipment handling

DIY basics

Driving licence

Towing a plant trailer

Fencing experience

Chainsaw certification

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain and improve our outdoor spaces across multiple sites. You will use ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, and related equipment to manage grassed areas, hedges, and general site cleanliness.

The role involves following health and safety procedures, keeping machinery in good condition, and coordinating with teams to meet scheduled maintenance tasks.