Outdoor work - Grounds operative

QS Recruitment; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Grounds Operative for outdoor work in Market Harborough. The role requires reliability, initiative, and experience with gardening tools. You will be responsible for various tasks including mowing, trimming, and maintaining public areas. Full-time hours with an immediate start available.

Benefits

Holiday accrued up to 28 days per year, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an outdoor/gardening role is required.

Responsibilities

• Mowing grass areas.
• Trimming bushes and hedges.
• Maintaining public areas.
• Cemetery maintenance.
• Fly tip removal.
• Weeding.

Skills

Reliability

Initiative

Tools

Mowers

Handheld Strimmers

Hedge Cutters

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only.

Job Description

Are you looking for a new job role? Do you have previous experience working outdoors? Ready for an immediate start? We want to hear from you!

Exciting opportunity to join our team working in Market Harborough and surrounds. Outdoor work!

As a Grounds Operative, you must be able to work at a fast but thorough pace, using your own initiative, and above all, be reliable. You must have experience operating mowers, handheld strimmers, and hedge cutters.

Your role will vary daily and include tasks such as:

1. Mowing grass areas
2. Trimming bushes and hedges
3. Maintaining public areas
4. Cemetery maintenance
5. Fly tip removal
6. Weeding

Note: You must have your own transport to apply for this position.

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Reference: 168827

Duration: Immediate start following a successful interview and site induction. Full-time hours and ongoing work.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour. Holiday is accrued up to 28 days per year, pro-rata. We do not provide visa sponsorships.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 am - 4:30 pm

Closing Date: 2025-06-02

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in an outdoor/gardening role is required. Due to location and job requirements, you must have your own car for this position. Please upload your most recent CV.

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