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GoodPeople; Banstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company vehicle provided during waking

Free parking

Referral programme

Full PPE, uniform and equipment

Fuel and parking expenses covered

Friendly and growing organisation

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator is seeking a hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services for Housing Association clients across Banstead and surrounding areas.

This outdoor, hands-on role requires fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will maintain green spaces and contribute to a safe, well-presented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds or garden maintenance is preferred.
• Experience with grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning and general landscaping is desirable.
• Spraying experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out communal grounds maintenance to a high standard across multiple sites.
• Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively.
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and general garden maintenance.
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs and planted areas.
• Apply weed control treatments (spraying experience preferred).
• Complete litter picking and keep communal areas clean and presentable.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and use PPE correctly.
• Work efficiently as part of a team to complete scheduled work.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Garden maintenance

Driving licence

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Banstead

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is dedicated to advancing careers that make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. Our mission is to connect talent with meaningful roles that support a low-carbon future.

We are currently seeking a

hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services to Housing Association clients across

Banstead and the surrounding areas.

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role requiring applicants to be physically fit and capable of working in all weather conditions. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining green spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out communal grounds maintenance to a high standard across multiple sites
• Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and general garden maintenance
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs and planted areas
• Apply weed control treatments (spraying experience preferred)
• Complete litter picking and keep communal areas clean and presentable
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and use PPE correctly
• Work efficiently as part of a team to complete scheduled work

Requirements

• Previous grounds maintenance or garden maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning and general landscaping
• Spraying experience is desirable
• Full UK
• manual driving licence with
• no previous motoring convictions or disqualifications
• Must be
• over 21 years of age (fleet insurance requirement)
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)
• Optional Saturday overtime available

Salary

Salary from £27,352 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits

Company pension

Company vehicle provided during working hours

Free parking

Referral programme

Full PPE, uniform and equipment provided

Fuel and parking expenses covered

Opportunity to join a friendly and growing organisation

Experience

Grounds or garden maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)

Right to Work

You must have the right to work in the UK